Wisteria sinensis is an attractive strong climbing deciduous shrub. Well known for its dense green foliage and revered for its excellent fragrance, the twining stems produce an abundance of drooping racemes that are around 60cm in length, these are packed with pea-like blue flowers sporting purple-tinged tips. These flowers begin to appear in late spring and bloom from the base of each cluster to the tip, they are soon followed by attractive bean-like pods which ripen in late summer and can last right through into winter. Train your plants to climb a trellis and they will provide a wall of colour during spring and summer year after year. Sinensis will grow in almost any type of garden, it can be planted in full sun or partial shade and it is suited to any type of soil provided it is moist but well drained. To ensure prominent flowering year after year, prune back the twining stems right after flowering has finished in late summer, and once again at the height of winter. Characteristics: Deciduous climbers, drooping stems produce clusters of light-green pinnate leaves and bright pea-like blue/violet flowers Height & Spread: Grows to around 9m in height, spreads to roughly 5m wide. Watering: Wisteria require regular water in the beginning. Once these plants are well established they only require watering during periods of dry weather, water until soil is completely moist and apply directly at soil level. Planting Instructions: Can be planted in any type of soil. provided it is moist but well drained, add compost if soil is in poor condition. Can be planted in partial shade but will only flower in full sun. Space plants 10-15 feet apart.
