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Okayama Silky Wisteria
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama'
Pronunciation: wis-TEER-ee-uh brak-ee-BOT-rees
SKU #40739
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast grower with stems 16 ft. long or more.
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| Description | Beautiful 4 to 6-inch long racemes heavily adorned with rich violet buds that open early to highly scented, softly-colored violet-lavender blooms all at one time. Profuse bloomer, especially as it ages. Blooms fade out to give way to lush, green, silky-haired foliage. An excellent vine for trellis and espalier. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Lavender (Lavandula); Phlox (Phlox); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | Water regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply and less frequently. Take care not to overwater. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. |
| Lore | The Silky Wisteria (W. brachybotrys, a.k.a. W. venusta) is commonly named such because of the silky hairs on the foliage. The blooms of the Silky Wisteria are heavily scented, and are on very sturdy stalks. The racemes are stockier than many others, with less length (generally 4 to 6 inches) but much broader, and do not vine out as vigorously as other species of wisteria, making them an excellent wisteria for containers and smaller gardens. As they age they will become even more prolific bloomers, especially when trained into a tree form. |
Details
| Description | Beautiful 4 to 6-inch long racemes heavily adorned with rich violet buds that open early to highly scented, softly-colored violet-lavender blooms all at one time. Profuse bloomer, especially as it ages. Blooms fade out to give way to lush, green, silky-haired foliage. An excellent vine for trellis and espalier. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Lavender (Lavandula); Phlox (Phlox); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Water regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply and less frequently. Take care not to overwater. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. |
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History
| Lore | The Silky Wisteria (W. brachybotrys, a.k.a. W. venusta) is commonly named such because of the silky hairs on the foliage. The blooms of the Silky Wisteria are heavily scented, and are on very sturdy stalks. The racemes are stockier than many others, with less length (generally 4 to 6 inches) but much broader, and do not vine out as vigorously as other species of wisteria, making them an excellent wisteria for containers and smaller gardens. As they age they will become even more prolific bloomers, especially when trained into a tree form. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Okayama Silky Wisteria produce flowers?
Late spring to early summer.
Is Okayama Silky Wisteria evergreen or deciduous?
Okayama Silky Wisteria is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Okayama Silky Wisteria?
Okayama Silky Wisteria is Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise.
Is Okayama Silky Wisteria resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Okayama Silky Wisteria grow?
Okayama Silky Wisteria has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Okayama Silky Wisteria in my landscape?
Okayama Silky Wisteria is suitable for: Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen.
What color are Okayama Silky Wisteria flowers?
Okayama Silky Wisteria produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Okayama Silky Wisteria?
Okayama Silky Wisteria has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Okayama Silky Wisteria?
Good companion plants for Okayama Silky Wisteria include: Rose (Rosa); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Lavender (Lavandula); Phlox (Phlox); Salvia (Salvia).
How do I care for Okayama Silky Wisteria?
Water regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply and less frequently. Take care not to overwater. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.
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