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WISTERIA sinensis
Commonly known as Chinese wisteria
Sweetly scented lilac-blue flowers
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Deciduous - pinnate leaves, each composed of 7-13 elliptic or ovate leaflets.
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Blue - lilac blue -
Height - to 9m (28ft) -
Spread - 5m (15ft)
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - vigorous twining climber. Produces pea-like flowers in dense, pendent racemes to 30cm (12in) long, often followed by bean-like, velvety green pods to 15cm (6in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - aphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus -
Place of origin - China -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wisteria - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of WISTERIA sinensis
WISTERIA sinensis 'Amethyst' >
Commonly known as: Chinese wisteria.
Early flowering variety with heavily perfumed light rose/purple flowers blotched yellow
WISTERIA sinensis 'Blue Sapphire' >
Commonly known as: Chinese wisteria.
A new introduction from New Zealand with soft bluish violet flowers. This is often sold under the name of W. sinensis 'Prolific'
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