Japanese Wisteria
Pendent clusters of fragrant, pea-like, violet-b
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| Pendent clusters of fragrant, pea-like, violet-blue, pink or white flowers in June and light grey-green leaflets, turning yellow in autumn. Often underrated, this lovely Japanese wisteria is less vigorous than other varieties. Ideal for training against a sunny house wall, to ensure success the twining stems need careful pruning.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JuneFlower colour: violet-blue, pink or whiteOther features: velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After planting prune back the leading shoot to 90cm (36in) above the ground. In the first growing season tie in lateral shoots and cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three budsGoes well with: Nepeta x faasenii, Pennisetum orientale, Lavandula augustifolia `Munstead`, Stachys byzanti |
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