Overview
Wisteria Grande Diva Series is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Wisteria, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Wisteria Grande Diva Series 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 Grande Diva Series is a cultivar of Wisteria, a genus of robust climbing plants in the Fabaceae family. This deciduous climber is suited to full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect, thriving in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It features twisting stems that support compound leaves and produces elongated, drooping clusters of fragrant flowers in spring and early summer. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is commonly used as a climber or wall shrub and can be propagated by layering, softwood or hardwood cuttings, and grafting.
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 Grande Diva Series size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Climber, Wall shrub
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Wisteria Grande Diva Series
- 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
Where is the best place to plant Wisteria Grande Diva Series?
Wisteria Grande Diva Series prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Wisteria Grande Diva Series need?
Wisteria Grande Diva Series grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Wisteria Grande Diva Series hardy in the UK?
Wisteria Grande Diva Series 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 Grande Diva Series?
Layering, Softwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Grafting.
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