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Other common names Chinese wisteria Chinese kidney bean
Synonyms Wisteria chinensis
Family Fabaceae
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
Details W. sinensis is a large deciduous climber with twining stems, dark green, pinnate leaves and drooping racemes to 30cm in length, of fragrant, mauve or lilac-coloured flowers opening before the leaves
Plant range China
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Climbing
Fragrance Flower
Toxicity All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height Higher than 12 metres
Ultimate spread wider than 8 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation A large, long-lived climber so choosing the right site is important. Can be grown informally through large tree or more formally against a house wall or trained as a free-standing half standard in a container. Will grow in most soils that are moist but well-drained. See wisteria growing guide for more advice
Propagation Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types Wall-side Borders
Pruning Pruning wisteria
Pests Can get scale insects
Diseases May be affected by a leaf spot and powdery mildews
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