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WISTERIA sinensis 'Alba'
Commonly known as Chinese wisteria
White form of the Chinese wisteria
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves composed of 7-13, mainly 11, leaflets.
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White
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HeightTo 9m (28ft)
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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 flowers in dense, pendent racemes to 30cm (12in) 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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Full sun
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Partial shade
WISTERIA sinensis 'Alba'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIntroduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1846.Pests & DiseasesAphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus.Place of originChina
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPinnate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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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 CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Wisteria - Care Guide
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Brown / Green Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
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Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
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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 £10.00
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)
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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™.
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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.
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