Chinese Wisteria | Wisteria sinensis
The Highlights
- The original and best! Cascading waterfalls of lavender purple petals in sweetly scented flower trails up to 30cm long, on twining vines that will grow up to 8m
- Flowers from May to June
- Famed for its superior fragrance
- The luscious dark green foliage of Wisteria sinensis will cover archways, pergolas, and walls - it's traditionally used on the walls of large houses
- Even when it's not in flower, the woody vines add a natural, rustic charm to any structure
- A long lived, vigorous and fully hardy perennial–will flower reliably year after year
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
The Highlights
- The original and best! Cascading waterfalls of lavender purple petals in sweetly scented flower trails up to 30cm long, on twining vines that will grow up to 8m
- Flowers from May to June
- Famed for its superior fragrance
- The luscious dark green foliage of Wisteria sinensis will cover archways, pergolas, and walls - it's traditionally used on the walls of large houses
- Even when it's not in flower, the woody vines add a natural, rustic charm to any structure
- A long lived, vigorous and fully hardy perennial–will flower reliably year after year
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Care Guide
Good 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 Planted
When you first plant your Wisteria you will want to 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
You will want to plant somewhere the plant will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight everyday 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
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower