{"product_id":"chinese-wisteria-wisteria-sinensis","title":"Chinese Wisteria - Wisteria sinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Wisteria (\u003cem\u003eWisteria sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic, vigorous deciduous climber that drapes pergolas in spring with long hanging clusters of fragrant lilac-blue flowers. It climbs to 10m or more, twining anticlockwise, and its flowers open all at once before the new leaves, which gives the famous curtain effect. It is a plant for big structures and patient gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular spring flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac-blue clusters of 20 to 30cm hang in a mass from bare stems in spring, with a sweet fragrance that carries across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling summer shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep green leaves create a dense roof over a pergola, then drop in autumn to let winter light through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lived.\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-trained wisteria can last for decades and gets better with age, with a sculptural twisted trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with hard winter frosts and in fact flowers best where winters are properly cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e It covers fences, arbours and verandah posts quickly once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and arbours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide heavy timber or steel posts. Plant one vine per post, about 4m apart along a long pergola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge walls and verandahs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it along strong horizontal wires against masonry, keeping stems away from gutters and roof tiles, which it can lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard form.\u003c\/strong\u003e A trunk trained up a stout stake can be pruned into a small weeping tree with a head of blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Wisteria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun produces the best flowers. It flowers most reliably in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In subtropical gardens it grows well but flowers more lightly, and it is not suited to the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably fertile, well-drained soil suits it. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which makes leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through its first summers, then lightly once established. A potash-rich fertiliser after flowering encourages bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year: cut the long whippy growth back to 5 or 6 buds in midsummer, then shorten the same shoots again to 2 or 3 buds in winter. Plants grown from seed can take several years to flower, and it can sucker and spread if left, so trim regularly. All parts of wisteria are toxic if eaten, especially the seeds and pods, so it is not a plant for gardens where children or pets chew what they find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chinese Wisteria in 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm pots and 400mm and 500mm pots, which are advanced stock with a head start on structure. Smaller sizes need a season or two to establish and plants grown from seed can take several years to flower, so choose the larger sizes for a quicker display. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/wisteria-a-gorgeous-native-climber-for-your-garden\"\u003eWisteria in Australia: growing it, and the native alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse climbers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my wisteria not flowered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed-grown plants can take several years, and too much nitrogen, too little sun or missed summer pruning also delay blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow strong a support does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery strong. Mature stems thicken and can bend flimsy trellis and lift roofing, so use solid posts and wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The seeds and pods are toxic, so keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095105696063,"sku":"WIS-SIN-140MM-P10","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095105728831,"sku":"WIS-SIN-200MM-P6","price":413.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095105761599,"sku":"WIS-SIN-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095105794367,"sku":"WIS-SIN-400MM","price":635.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":68095105827135,"sku":"WIS-SIN-500MM","price":635.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chinese-wisteria-wisteria-sinensis.jpg?v=1794663032","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/chinese-wisteria-wisteria-sinensis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}