{"product_id":"shiro-kapitan-white-silky-wisteria-wisteria-brachybotrys-shiro-kapitan","title":"Shiro Kapitan White Silky Wisteria - Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiro Kapitan White Silky Wisteria (\u003cem\u003eWisteria brachybotrys\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shiro Kapitan') is a deciduous climber to about 6m with short, broad racemes of large, very fragrant white flowers. It is known as silky wisteria because its young leaves are covered in soft silky hairs, and its pure white spring display is one of the best-scented of any wisteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short, broad racemes of big, pure white blooms look clean and crisp against the green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fragrant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is rich and sweet, strong enough to carry through an open window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilky-hairy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves have a soft, silky texture that sets it apart from other wisterias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes well with cold winters and flowers better after them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shorter racemes suit smaller structures than the long Japanese types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white blooms pair well with deep green hedges and sandstone. Plant 4m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas by outdoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant beside a seating area where you can enjoy the fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls and fences.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it along strong wires, away from gutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shiro Kapitan in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is at its best in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In 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, free-draining soil. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply while it establishes, then in dry spells. Feed with potash after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut long summer growth to 5 or 6 buds after flowering and again to 2 or 3 buds in winter. Young plants may take a few seasons to flower. 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 Shiro Kapitan in 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm pots and 400mm pots, the larger sizes being advanced stock with extra established stem. Expect to train it for a few seasons before it flowers fully. 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 care 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\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called silky wisteria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are covered in fine silky hairs, particularly when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it strongly scented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its white flowers are very fragrant.\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":68095114314047,"sku":"WIS-BRA-SHIKAP-200MM-P6","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095114346815,"sku":"WIS-BRA-SHIKAP-300MM","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095114379583,"sku":"WIS-BRA-SHIKAP-400MM","price":899.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/shiro-kapitan-white-silky-wisteria-wisteria-brachybotrys-shiro-kapitan.jpg?v=1794663443","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/shiro-kapitan-white-silky-wisteria-wisteria-brachybotrys-shiro-kapitan","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}