Wisteria floribunda 'Lipstick'
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Wisteria floribunda 'Lipstick'
- The sight of wisteria's hanging, pea-like blooms in early summer is undoubtedly one of gardening's finest. This lovely variety, which also goes by the name 'Kuchi-beni', makes for a glorious addition to any sunny wall.
- Radiating a fabulous perfume, 'Lipstick' looks brilliant as part of a traditional cottage garden or Cotswolds theme. Grow it up and over an archway or arbour to really make the most of the blooms.
- The flowers are held against a backdrop of luscious green foliage, which acts as a great canvas on which the summertime flowers can really come to the fore.
- One of the great things about a wisteria is how architectural its woody vines look when bare in the winter. It's deciduous, but don't think for a second that that means it's not a plant with year-round interest.
- Like every wisteria plant, 'Lipstick' has fairly specific (but straightforward) pruning requirements; check out our article, Pruning Wisteria: An Expert Guide for more details.
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Wisteria is best suited to growing in the ground as it is a very vigorous plant.
How big does it get?
It is a vigorous climber that can reach a height of up to 8 metres and a spread of 4 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
It requires full sun for the best flowering, ideally at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
It prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil that is neutral to slightly acidic.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water deeply during dry spells, especially when newly planted, but mature plants can tolerate some drought.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, it requires regular pruning twice a year, in summer and winter, to control its size and encourage flowering.
How hardy is this plant?
It is fully hardy in the UK, but its flower buds can occasionally be damaged by late spring frosts.
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Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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