Wisteria sinensis
The Chinese Wisteria is one of the showiest climbers, suitable for training over a wall or into a large tree. Fragrant, lilac-mauve flowers carried in racemes up to 3cm (12in) long, appear just before the fresh green leaves unfurl. Allow it to grow unchecked until the plant fills the space required. Thereafter, shorten the leafy, whip like shoots in August and then hard prune them back to 2-4 buds in late winter to encourage abundant flowering.
Plant Care
Keep well watered until firmly established. Plant into any good garden soil, avoiding wet areas. Feed in spring with a good general fertiliser.
Planting Instructions
Sun/Shade
Flowers
Height/Width
Water thoroughly, or stand pot in a container of water for half an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Remove the pot, place the plant in the hole so that the root ball is level with the surrounding ground and refill, firming if necessary. Keep well watered in dry weather. Feed in spring with a good, general fertiliser.
Full Sun Part Shade
May - June
10m
4m
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