Overview

Wisteria sinensis Maria ('Minwigb01'PBR) (Grande Diva Series) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Wisteria, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 25.0 m tall. Wisteria sinensis Maria ('Minwigb01'PBR) (Grande Diva Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include climber and wall shrub.

About

Wisteria sinensis Maria ('Minwigb01'PBR) (Grande Diva Series) is a climbing, deciduous wall shrub in the Fabaceae that can reach 25.0 m. It flowers in May to June. Plant on a south-facing, sheltered site in full sun on neutral, moist but well-drained sandy, loamy or clay soils; it is fully hardy (H7).

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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In the garden

Wisteria sinensis Maria ('Minwigb01'PBR) (Grande Diva Series) is a cultivar of Wisteria grown as a large climbing wall shrub. As a deciduous member of the Fabaceae it produces long climbing stems and can ultimately attain heights of around 25.0 m when given unrestricted vertical room. Position this cultivar in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect to encourage flowering in May to June. It tolerates a wide range of soils — sandy, loamy or clay — provided they are neutral in pH and remain moist but well drained. In UK terms it is fully hardy (H7); the plant is also suitable for USDA zones 5–9. Use it where strong support and generous space are available: substantial walls, large pergolas and sizeable framed structures suit its climbing habit. Keep in mind the ultimate size when selecting anchors and tie points, and plan structural fixes that can bear the weight of mature stems and seasonal growth. Expect to provide robust, long-term support rather than light garden trellis for a plant that can reach 25.0 m.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Wisteria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Wisteria sinensis Maria ('Minwigb01'PBR) (Grande Diva Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

25.0 m

Suggested uses

Climber, Wall shrub

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Wisteria sinensis Maria ('Minwigb01'PBR) (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