The Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a truly special garden climber, and not always easy to find – making it a prized addition when you can lay your hands on one. This vigorous, deciduous climber produces spectacular cascades of violet-blue or sometimes white, sweetly scented flowers in spring. Perfect for training over a sunny wall, pergola, or arch, it also looks enchanting when left to ramble naturally through mature trees and shrubs, creating a romantic, woodland feel in Western Cape gardens.
Wisteria requires a sturdy support structure, as mature plants become heavy with age. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil in full sun for the best flowering. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and prune twice a year – once in midsummer to control growth and again in late winter to encourage flower buds. With patience and care, this climber rewards with breathtaking seasonal displays and timeless elegance, making it one of the most coveted flowering climbers for Cape Town gardeners.
| Botanical Name | Wisteria Sinensis Creeper |
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Growth Expectancy
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7m+ H x 2.5m+ W
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Position
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Sun
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
