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WISTERIA sinensis
Commonly known as Chinese wisteria
Sweetly scented lilac-blue flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduousleaves, each composed of 9-13, mostly 11, leaflets.
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BlueLilac blue -
HeightTo 9m (28ft) -
Spread5m (15ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous 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 winterHardy 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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Partial shade
WISTERIA sinensis
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus
Place of originChina -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Wisteria - Care Guide
CATALPA bignonioides
Indian bean tree, Southern catalpa
Available from £65.00
ERIOBOTRYA japonica
Loquat, Japanese loquat
Available from £35.00
EUCRYPHIA glutinosa
Brush bush
HEDERA colchica
Persian ivy
ROSA banksiae 'Lutea'
Yellow Banksian rose
Available from £19.00
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Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Available from £13.50
Buy Varieties of WISTERIA sinensis
WISTERIA sinensis 'Alba'
Chinese wisteria
white form of the Chinese wisteria
WISTERIA sinensis 'Amethyst'
Chinese wisteria
early flowering variety with heavily perfumed light rose/purple flowers blotched yellow
WISTERIA sinensis 'Blue Sapphire'
Chinese wisteria
a new introduction from New Zealand with soft bluish violet flowers. This is often sold under the name of W. sinensis 'Prolific'
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £22.00 each
£26.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
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