About

Sinofranchetia chinensis is a vigorous, deciduous climber producing large, trifoliate, blue-green leaves and small, white flowers in drooping racemes in spring, followed on female plants by clusters of small, lavender-purple berries. A rewarding and ornamental climber for a sheltered, sunny wall.

About the genus

Sinofranchetia chinensis is a vigorous, deciduous climber producing trifoliate leaves, small white flowers and clusters of small, lavender-purple berries on female plants. Grown on sheltered, sunny walls.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.