Japanese Wisteria

Wisteria Floribunda

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Overview

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) is a vigorous, deciduous climber known for its cascading clusters of fragrant flowers, typically extending 12-18 inches long in shades of violet to white. An ideal choice for creating vertical interest, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires sturdy support to handle its mature weight. Space plants about 10-15 feet apart, allowing room for a spread of up to 30 feet. USDA zones 4-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Mediterranean

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) is a vigorous

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Photos (106)

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — it is essential to consider its robust growth habit; shrub / vine for full or half, image 97

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — Regular pruning will be needed to maintain its shape and promote flowering; deciduous climber renowned, image 98

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — Pruning should be done twice a year; with a spread of about 8 to 10 feet, image 99

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — once in the summer and then again in the winter; pruning should be done twice a year, image 100

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — It's a perfect addition for clients looking to add vertical interest and timeless elegance to their, image 101

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden; with racemes that can be exceptionally long, image 102

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — shrub / vine with lavender and pink blooms; or fences where it can be trained to climb, image 103

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — shrub / vine for full or half; it's a perfect addition for clients looking to add vertical interest and, image 104

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) is a vigorous; an ideal choice for creating vertical interest, image 105

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — deciduous climber known for its cascading clusters of fragrant flowers; and sometimes even reaching over, image 106

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