Shiro-Beni Silky Wisteria
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro-Beni'
Description | Lovely racemes, 4 to 6-inches long, thickly covered with dark pink buds that open to highly scented soft pink blooms all at once. A profuse spring bloomer, especially as it ages. An excellent vine for trellis and espalier. Works well in containers and is a wise choice for smaller gardens. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Late Spring to Early Summer |
Mature Size | Twining stems quickly climb 16 ft. tall or more, with support. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Small Spaces |
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Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Phlox (Phlox); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care | Thrives in average, loamy, well-drained soil, but tolerant of a range of soil conditions. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in early spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually after flowering. |
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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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10

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