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Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria Sinensis

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Overview

Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet. Famed for pendulous clusters of fragrant, lavender-blue flowers stretching up to 12 inches long in late spring, this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest. It requires sturdy support and regular pruning to maintain shape and size. Preferable for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, bringing a romantic allure to arbors and pergolas.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — While drought-tolerant once established; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a source of pride for
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — regular watering during dry spells will maintain its vigor.<br><br>Maintenance involves pruning twice a year; this
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — once in late winter to prepare the flowering spurs and again in mid-summer to control rampant growth; thriving in USDA
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Be mindful that Wisteria sinensis can become invasive if not kept in check; it will achieve optimal blooming in
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — the Chinese Wisteria offers a living display that evolves beautifully with the seasons; promising to be a conversation
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a source of pride for homeowners; this deciduous perennial adds
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — lavender and multi-colored flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — vine with lavender and multi-colored blooms; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — vine for full or half; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a source of pride for homeowners
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet; this deciduous, image 57
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — lavender-blue flowers stretching up to 12 inches long in late spring; it will achieve optimal blooming in, image 59
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a, image 60
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — It requires sturdy support and regular pruning to maintain shape and size; this deciduous perennial adds, image 61
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Preferable for USDA zones 5-8; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8, image 62
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; it will achieve optimal blooming in, image 63
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — bringing a romantic allure to arbors and pergolas; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a, image 64
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a vigorous; this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest, image 65
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — deciduous climber known for its stunning display of beauty and fragrance; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8, image 66
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained, image 67
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — this plant is capable of reaching heights of up to 30 feet and a spread of about 8-15 feet; promising to be a, image 68
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — making it an impressive feature for pergolas; this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest, image 69
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — pale green leaves which create a lush canopy through the growing season; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8, image 70
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — the wisteria boasts dramatic cascades of scented; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained, image 71
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — each cluster hanging impressively at lengths between 6 to 12 inches; promising to be a conversation piece, image 72

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