Chinese Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis
Twining, woody vine valued for its drooping clusters of extremely fragrant violet-blue flowers. Perfect for covering patios, arbors or fences. Can be trained as a small tree. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | wis-TEE-ri-a sy-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Vine - Requires Support |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast grower with stems to 25 ft. or longer. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Waterwise |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Blue |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7685 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. Pruning time: winter.
Twining, woody vine valued for its drooping clusters of extremely fragrant violet-blue flowers. Perfect for covering patios, arbors or fences. Can be trained as a small tree. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. Pruning time: winter.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | wis-TEE-ri-a sy-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Vine - Requires Support |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast grower with stems to 25 ft. or longer. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Waterwise |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Blue |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7685 |
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