Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' (Japanese wisteria 'Evening Gown') — Climbing

Overview

Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Wisteria, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden.

About

Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' (Japanese wisteria 'Evening Gown') is a robust deciduous climber belonging to the Fabaceae family. Like other Wisteria, it features twisting stems and compound leaves, producing elongated, drooping clusters of fragrant flowers in spring and early summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal settings, it benefits from fertile soil with roots kept in shade and can be propagated by layering, cuttings, or grafting.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Wisteria

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Climber Wall Shrub
Habit: Climbing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown'

Propagation: Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings or grafting
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, and scale insects including wisteria scale
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), phytophthora root rot, coral spot, fungal leaf spot, virus diseases, and powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown'?

Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' need?

Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' hardy in the UK?

Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate Wisteria floribunda 'Evening Gown'?

Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings or grafting.

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