Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific') plant — close-up photo
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Chinese wisteria

Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific'

Overview

Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific') is a stunning perennial climber with cascades of beautiful, fragrant, pale-lilac blooms. It's an incredibly versatile plant, ideal for covering walls, fences, arches, trellis and pergolas with its long, drooping stems. Its gray-green leaves sit in pairs along the stems. Chinese wisteria is a fast-growing, fairly drought tolerant vine that can reach up to 8m or more in height. To keep it in check, it's best to prune the long shoots twice a year - once in summer, and again in autumn. Whether in a garden or a pot, Chinese wisteria adds a wonderful splash of color and scent and is sure to wow.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "3-4" days.

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Light

full sun.

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Soil

Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 5-8.

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Pruning

Best pruned in August, May, June, July, August.

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Propagation

Layering Propagation, Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Pest resistant, Disease resistant.

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