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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
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Blue - lilac blue -
Height - 5m (15ft) -
Spread - 3m (12ft)
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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.
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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) -
Against a wall
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - 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 -
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wisteria - Care Guide
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
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
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