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  • WISTERIA frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'
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    WISTERIA frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

    Commonly known as American wisteria

    An unusual dwarf species which is less vigorous than other wisteria varieties. Reaches only about 10-15 feet in maturity. Compact growth habit makes it ideal for containers and sunny walls. Lilac-blue flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      A fragrant compact climber that can be grown in a container sited near a seating area.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, leaf spot, brown scale, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA
    • Deciduous
      Leaves composed of 5-17 leaflets
    • Blue
      Lilac blue
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      5m (15ft)
    • Spread
      3m (12ft)
    • 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
      Compact, twining climber. Can flower sporadically through the summer. Flowers are 2cm (¾in) across densely produced on short racemes 5-15cm (2-6in) 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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