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Wisteria sinensis
Best long term investment for patient gardeners seeking dramatic floral displays.
Wisteria sinensis, commonly known as Chinese wisteria, is a deciduous perennial vine offering 3 seasons of interest, blooming in late spring in a spectacular display of masses of dramatic drooping clusters dense with pea-like, mauve to lavender flowers. The sweetly fragrant flowers attract butterflies and are followed by attractive, velvety, bean-like seed pods in autumn that linger into winter. A long-lived woody vine, Wisteria sinensis has a vigorous, fast growth rate and a climbing habit of twining stems covered in pinnate, dark green leaves. It's perfect for covering arbors and trellises and climbing walls and fences. But its trunk-like stems can also be trained into a small tree. Wisteria prefers full sun to dappled shade and humusy, fertile, medium moisture, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH. Once established, the plant can tolerate a little drought, but it should never be allowed to sit in soggy soil. The plant is deer resistant. Prune wisteria in late winter to maintain its shape and size and promote blooms. Remove half of the previous year's growth, leaving a few buds on each stem.
$20.95
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4.0
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Category Rank
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#2994 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-24%
Below average
Grow Zone
59
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, fragrant, and visually stunning flowering plants
- Homeowners wanting quick coverage for structures or large garden spaces
- Gardeners looking for long-term, resilient, and established landscape features
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners or those preferring low-maintenance, less vigorous plants
- Environmentally conscious gardeners or those in susceptible regions
- Impatient gardeners or those desiring immediate floral gratification
Key Specs
Grow Zone
5 - 9
Mature Height
40 Feet
Mature Width
30 Feet
Sun Exposure
Full Sun and Part Shade
Soil Tolerance
Clay and Normal, loamy
Moisture
Moist, well-drained
Bloom Color
Lavender
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Features
- Spectacular drooping clusters of fragrant flowers
- Attracts butterflies
- Attractive seed pods for winter interest
- Vigorous, fast growth rate
- Deer resistant
- Can be trained into a small tree
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the eventual stunning beauty and vigorous growth of this wisteria, praising its potential for creating breathtaking garden displays. A recurring theme involves the need for patience, as the plant can take several years to establish and begin flowering. However, those who persevere often report high satisfaction with the quality of the resulting mature vine. The reliability of the seeds to produce healthy plants is generally well regarded, making the long wait worthwhile for many dedicated gardeners seeking a dramatic, long lasting addition to their landscape.
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