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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
The Wisteria is a captivating genus of woody, deciduous climbers celebrated for their cascading clusters of fragrant, pea-like flowers that transform gardens into breathtaking displays of elegance and romance. Native to Asia and North America, Wisteria belongs to the Fabaceae family and is a favorite among gardeners for its dramatic floral display and vigorous growth habit.
Wisteria is renowned for its long, pendulous racemes of flowers in shades of lavender, purple, blue, pink, or white. These blooms appear in late spring or early summer and are often delicately scented, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant’s lush, pinnate leaves and twining vines create a lush, verdant canopy, perfect for training over pergolas, arches, and walls.
Popular species include sinensis (Chinese wisteria), which twines counterclockwise and produces fragrant purple flowers, and floribunda (Japanese wisteria), known for its longer racemes and clockwise twining habit. Both species, along with their cultivars, offer a range of colors and flower forms, making them versatile choices for any garden style.
Wisteria thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, though it can adapt to partial shade. While it is a hardy and long-lived plant, it requires regular pruning to encourage flowering and control its vigorous growth. Once established, Wisteria can climb to great heights and spread extensively, adding drama and structure to gardens.
Whether used to create stunning garden focal points, shade for outdoor spaces, or as a fragrant addition to your landscape, Wisteria is a timeless and enchanting choice.
Wisteria
Yellow new foliage sets off beautifully with the purple-blue, pea like flowers in early summer.
Mauve floral bracts and dark violet/purple flowers on short exotic racemes. Highly scented.
Long pendants of very large brilliant white and highly scented flowers fron an early age.
A deep violet blue flower. One of the most highly scented varieties. Slow growing, ideal for patio's.
Long racemes of scented, pale rose-pink flowers, tipped with purple in May. Flowers early in life.
Deciduous climber with scented, blue-violet flower racemes, that can be 20-50cm long.
Vigorous climber with anti-clockwise twining stems. Mauve blue flowers, well scented, flowering early in life.
Vigorous climber with pea like, fragrant, double lilac flowers, in pendent racemes in spring and summer.
Drooping racemes of scented, violet and soft purple-blue, pea like flowers up to 1m in length in May-June.
Silky Wisteria
Produces long, pale pink racemes of scented, pea like flowers in early summer as the new grey green leaves are emerging.
Very long racemes of fragrant, pea like, purple flushed, white flowers. Contrasts well with other forms.