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WISTERIA sinensis 'Alba'
Commonly known as Chinese wisteria
White form of the Chinese wisteria
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1846. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousLeaves composed of 7-13, mainly 11, leaflets.
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White
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
To 9m (28ft) -
Spread
5m (15ft) -
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 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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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