{"product_id":"white-japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda-alba","title":"White Japanese Wisteria - Wisteria floribunda 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Japanese Wisteria (\u003cem\u003eWisteria floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba'), also sold as 'Shiro Noda', is a deciduous climber to about 8m with long white racemes in spring. It carries all the grace of the Japanese wisteria, with pale, elegant flower cascades that open gradually from the base and a sweet scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong white racemes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters hang well down, giving a waterfall of white against fresh green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers carry a sweet scent through spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightens shaded structures.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers glow in the lower light under a pergola or at dusk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is at home in cold winters and is rewarded with better flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lived.\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-trained plant matures into a handsome twisted trunk and canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite and green gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits beautifully with clipped hedges and formal paving. Plant 4m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and walkways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long racemes need height to hang freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerandahs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it on sturdy posts and keep it clear of roof edges and gutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Japanese Wisteria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is best in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In subtropical gardens it flowers more lightly, and it is not suited to the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages leaf at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply as it establishes and during dry spells. Apply potash after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut long summer shoots to 5 or 6 buds, then to 2 or 3 buds in winter. Young plants can take several seasons 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 White Japanese Wisteria in 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm pots and 400mm pots, with the larger sizes advanced stock that gives you a head start. Plan 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\"\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\u003eIs it the same as Shiro Noda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 'Alba' is also sold under the name 'Shiro Noda'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long are the flower clusters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong and pendulous, in the way of Japanese wisteria, so allow height for them to hang.\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":68095114477887,"sku":"WIS-FLO-ALBA-200MM-P6","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095114510655,"sku":"WIS-FLO-ALBA-300MM","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095114543423,"sku":"WIS-FLO-ALBA-400MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda-alba.jpg?v=1794663453","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-japanese-wisteria-wisteria-floribunda-alba","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}