Wisteria sinensis
Wisteria sinensis
Hardy Deciduous Climber
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Special Features: Scented
- Ideal for: Bonsai
Description
Ideal Bonsai subject. The fragrant powder blue flowers hang majestically if the plant is displayed on a shelf or pedestal. Its 'climber' habit allows 'windswept' pendulous and other exciting shapes.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | any time of year. |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth: | ¼ Inch (6 mm) |
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 55-60F (13-15C). Soak the seeds in hand hot water for 2 hours, if the seeds are large they can first be lightly filed at one point on the seed before soaking.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring into a nursery bed and grow on for 1-2 years and then plant out in final positions, in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a moist, well drained soil.