Silky Wisteria | Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni'
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Silky Wisteria
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni'
- A wonderful variety with flowing cascades of stout lilac-pink racemes (roughly 15cm long)
- It's not just the flowers that are attractive, the foliage is, too - leaves grow to over 30cm long and comprise numerous light green leaflets
- Flowers produce an irresistible fragrance
- Wisteria vines are extremely attractive to pollinators like bumblebees, so get ready for more gentle buzzing in your garden!
- Silky wisteria is named such due to the soft, velvety texture of its foliage and seedpods
- Fantastic woody stems add oodles of rustic appeal when trained up a wall, fence, trellis, pergola or any other structure
- A fully hardy perennial climber, this variety can withstand even the harshest of UK winters
- 'Showa-Beni' holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit - an indication of just how well-regarded this wisteria variety is
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Silky Wisteria can be grown in a large pot, but it will require regular pruning and consistent watering, especially during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Silky Wisteria can grow to a height of 8 to 12 metres and spread up to 8 metres, depending on the pruning and support.
How much sunlight does this need?
Silky Wisteria requires full sun to produce the best blooms.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Silky Wisteria thrives in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil and benefits from a sunny position.
How much watering does this plant need?
Silky Wisteria needs moderate watering, requiring a deep soak of about 5 centimetres of water during dry spells above 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, Silky Wisteria needs pruning twice a year, cutting back whippy shoots to about 15 centimetres in summer, and further back in winter (even when temperatures are below 5°C) to encourage flowering.
How hardy is this plant?
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C across the UK.
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