Overview

Wisteria floribunda 'Sky Blue' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Wisteria, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 9 metres tall. Wisteria floribunda 'Sky Blue' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include climber and wall shrub.

About

Wisteria floribunda, common name Japanese wisteria , is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Japan. Growing to 9 m (30 ft), Wisteria floribunda is a woody, deciduous twining climber.

About the genus

Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae (Leguminosae). The genus includes four species of woody twining vines that are native to China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, southern Canada, the Eastern United States, and north of Iran. They were later introduced to England, France, Germany and various other countries in Europe.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Wisteria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Wisteria floribunda 'Sky Blue' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

9 metres

Suggested uses

Climber, Wall shrub

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Wisteria floribunda 'Sky Blue'

Propagation

Layering, Softwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Grafting

Pest resistance

Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects

Disease resistance

Honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot, Coral spot, Fungal leaf spot, Virus diseases, Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

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