Standard Chinese Wisteria

Pendant clusters of fragrant, pea-like, bluish-lilac flowers in May and June, often followed by velvety-green seed-pods. This vigorous Chinese wisteria looks fabulous trained over a sunny wall or strong pergola. Renowned for its superior fragrance and flower-colour, the twining stems need careful pruning.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: bluish-lilacOther features: velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In the first season cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three budsThis standard plant has a 110cm clear stem beneath a 45-60cm head
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