Wisteria

Wisteria is a frost hardy, twining climber which grows slowly at first and eventually reaches to 8 - 10m with a spread of 6 - 8m, but it can be kept smaller with frequent pruning.  Wisteria floribunda is often known as Japanese wisteria flowers a few weeks earlier than Wisteria sinensis, the Chinese type, and it comes in many varieties from white through to dark purple, the long trails of flowers can be very long and all have a fabulous perfume. Wisteria sinensis, or Chinese Wisteria, tend to be more vigorous and will grow larger than the W.floribunda types without regular pruning. W. sinensis are good at covering unsightly buildings or fences, and they too come in a range of colours, and all have a wonderful fragrance. Both types are very popular for training along wires on a wall or fence, but also suitable for a trellis or rambling through trees.

For speed we tend to use library pictures when adding new plants to our catalogue, but unlike many online plant retailers, we also include a description of the approximate size and spread of the plant you are buying, plus the pot size. However if you would like to see a photo of the actual plants being shipped we can send a photo as an email attachment to your web address. Just let us know via the email link in 'Contact Us' or give us a call

Planting & Care

Container grown specimens can be planted at any time of year provided the ground is not waterlogged or frozen. Dig a hole twice as wide & twice as deep as the root ball. If the soil is poor mix the extracted soil with equal amounts of compost & a handful of bone meal, which stimulates good root development. Tease out some of the roots from the root ball & place in the hole so that it is planted exactly the same depth as it was in the pot. Backfill the hole with the soil/compost mix & firm in with your heel to leave the plant vertical. Water well after planting. Summer planted specimens will need regular watering to stop them drying out for the first few months. Autumn & winter planted specimens will probably not need watering after planting

Wisteria like sun or part shade & well drained fertile soil. For the best flowers established Wisteria should be lightly pruned twice per year. In July cut back all side shoots to within 15cm of the main stem, in January cut the side shoots back again to about 10cm, leaving two or three buds

Refunds Policy

We have a 28 day ‘no quibble’ satisfaction guarantee; if you are not 100% happy with your purchase you have the option of either replacement or a full refund. In addition, hardy plants are guaranteed for 2 years from the date of your invoice