{"product_id":"japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda","title":"Japanese Wisteria - Wisteria floribunda","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Wisteria (\u003cem\u003eWisteria floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e) is a deciduous climber known for the longest flower clusters of any wisteria, with violet-blue racemes that hang 30 to 50cm and open gradually from the base. It twines clockwise, grows to around 8m and flowers as the new leaves emerge, so each cluster is framed in fresh green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long flower clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Racemes open progressively from the base over a couple of weeks, extending the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The violet-blue flowers carry a sweet scent on a warm spring day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold winters well and rewards them with heavier flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinnate, finely cut leaves make a light canopy over a pergola, then drop in autumn after a soft yellow turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lived.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can last for generations with sound training and the occasional prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and verandahs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its long racemes need height to hang freely, so plant it beside a tall pergola, spacing plants 4m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchways and walkways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A walkway tunnel lets you walk under the flower curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train stems along horizontal wires, well away from gutters and roof edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Wisteria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a sheltered spot. It is happiest in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In humid subtropical gardens it grows but flowers less, and it is not suited to the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil. Go easy on nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply while establishing, then occasionally in dry spells. Feed with potash after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut long summer shoots back to 5 or 6 buds in midsummer, then to 2 or 3 buds in winter, which builds the spurs that carry flowers. Seed-grown plants can be slow to bloom. 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 Japanese Wisteria in 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm pots and 400mm pots, the larger sizes being advanced stock with extra established stem. Smaller plants need a few seasons of training before they flower well. 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: care and alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore 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\u003eHow does it differ from Chinese wisteria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese wisteria twines clockwise, has longer flower clusters that open from the base, and flowers a little later, with the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed-grown plants can take several years. Larger pots flower sooner, with good sun and correct pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The seeds and pods are toxic if eaten, so keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095114019135,"sku":"WIS-FLO-200MM-P6","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095114051903,"sku":"WIS-FLO-300MM","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095114084671,"sku":"WIS-FLO-400MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda.jpg?v=1794663411","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}