{"product_id":"violacea-plena-double-japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda-violacea-plena","title":"Violacea Plena Double Japanese Wisteria - Wisteria floribunda 'Violacea Plena'","description":"\u003cp\u003eViolacea Plena Double Japanese Wisteria (\u003cem\u003eWisteria floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e 'Violacea Plena') is a rare double-flowered wisteria with ruffled violet-purple blooms, also known in the trade as 'Black Dragon'. It is a deciduous climber to about 6m that flowers in spring, with the fullest, most richly coloured clusters of any Japanese wisteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble violet-purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom has extra petals, giving dense, ruffled clusters with a deep colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive form.\u003c\/strong\u003e The racemes look fuller and rounder than single wisteria, a talking point in any garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is sweet and carries well on warm spring days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters suit it and encourage flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool summer shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinnate leaves roof a pergola in summer and fall in autumn to let light in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature pergola.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it pride of place on a sturdy pergola or arbour. Plant 4m apart if growing several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it along strong horizontal wires so the dense clusters hang clear of the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its tidier habit allows large container growing on a terrace, supported by a stout frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Violacea Plena in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a sheltered position. It performs best in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In humid subtropical areas it grows well but flowers are lighter, and it is not for the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply in the first two summers and in dry spells later. A potash-rich fertiliser after flowering supports next year's blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut long summer shoots to 5 or 6 buds after flowering and again to 2 or 3 buds in winter. Be patient: young plants can 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 Violacea Plena in 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm pots and 400mm pots, with the larger sizes advanced stock on a head start of structure. Plan on a few seasons of training for a full 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 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\u003eWhat makes it double?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach flower carries extra petals, so the clusters look fuller and ruffled compared with single wisteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as Black Dragon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 'Black Dragon' is a trade name for this double violet-purple form.\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":68095114117439,"sku":"WIS-FLO-VIOPLE-200MM-P6","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095114150207,"sku":"WIS-FLO-VIOPLE-300MM","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095114182975,"sku":"WIS-FLO-VIOPLE-400MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/violacea-plena-double-japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda-violacea-plena.jpg?v=1794663421","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/violacea-plena-double-japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda-violacea-plena","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}