Overview
Wisteria 'Jissai' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Wisteria, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Wisteria 'Jissai' 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 'Jissai' is a robust climbing cultivar of the Wisteria genus, known for its twisting stems and compound leaves. This deciduous climber thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It produces elongated, drooping clusters of fragrant flowers in spring and early summer, typical of Wisteria. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal settings, it prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels, with roots kept in shade. Propagation can be achieved through layering, softwood or hardwood cuttings, and 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 'Jissai' 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 'Jissai'
- 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 'Jissai'?
Wisteria 'Jissai' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Wisteria 'Jissai' need?
Wisteria 'Jissai' 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 'Jissai' hardy in the UK?
Wisteria 'Jissai' 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 'Jissai'?
Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings or grafting.
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