White Japanese Wisteria | Wisteria floribunda 'Alba'
The Highlights
- Extra long (60cm) racemes of snowy white flowers with a hint of lilac
- Subtly fragranced pea-like blooms make a delightful alternative to usual wisteria colours
- A dramatic floral display for a wall, pergola or trained through a tree trunk
- Fully hardy climber grows to 7 x 4m in 2o years
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
The Highlights
- Extra long (60cm) racemes of snowy white flowers with a hint of lilac
- Subtly fragranced pea-like blooms make a delightful alternative to usual wisteria colours
- A dramatic floral display for a wall, pergola or trained through a tree trunk
- Fully hardy climber grows to 7 x 4m in 2o years
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
Wisterias are generally not bothered by pests or disease. Aphids, Scale Insects, Powdery Mildews, and Honey Fungus can affect the plant but the problems are usually not serious.MORE
Water regularly when first planted
When you first plant your Wisteria water it regularly, especially during prolonged periods of hot and dry weather. After the first couple of years, however, the plant should establish itself well enough that it will only need to be watered very lightly, if at all.
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Position where the plant will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight every day during summer and spring. This variety can handled some partial shade where it receives its light as dappled shade.
Any fertile, well-drained soil
If your soil is particularly clay heavy and gets waterlogged often, make sure you mix in plenty of organic matter and perhaps even gravel or perlite to help improve drainage.
Feed every spring
Every spring, feed with a well-balanced fertiliser such as Growmore or Fish Meal. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
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