About

This twining climber, reaching 200-400cm, with vigorous growth for walls and structures. It bears showy blooms on the framework. 'Plena' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Wisteria are vigorous woody climbers with twining stems bearing pinnate leaves and long pendulous racemes of fragrant pea-like flowers in spring and early summer

Plant details

Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas

Care notes

CultivationFertile soil with roots in shade
PruningPrune to control size
PropagationLayer stems or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMildew in still conditions