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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'
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Leaves each composed of 7-13, mainly 11, leaflets.
  • Blue
    Blue violet
  • Height
    To 15m (50ft)
  • Spread
    To 12m (40ft)
  • 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 flowers in dense, pendent racemes to 30cm (12in) long.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

WISTERIA sinensis 'Blue Sapphire'

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, brown scale, leaf spot. honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Pinnate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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