Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'PBR
shrubby wisteria 'Amethyst Falls'
A deciduous climber to 5m tall and 3m wide with leaves comprising up to 15 leaflets. Fragrant purplish-blue flowers with a yellow spot, eachup to 2cm in diameter, are densely produced on racemes 5-15cm long in summer
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Genus
Wisteria are vigorous woody climbers with twining stems bearing pinnate leaves and long pendulous racemes of fragrant pea-like flowers in spring and early summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in sun or semi shade. May be trained into a tree, on a wall, arch or pergola, or as a free-standing half standard. This relatively compact cultivar is suitable for container-growing. See wisteria growing guide for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
See pruning wisteria
Pests
Can get scale insects including wisteria scale
Diseases
May be affected by a leaf spot and powdery mildews
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