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Wisteria Tree Standard 2 Litre Potted Plant x 1
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A stunningly scented hardy Wisteria that has been trained as a patio standard to ensure every size garden can feature and appreciate this timeless specimen! Wisteria tree Standard produces classy drooping racemes in a beautiful lilac that elegantly hang from its twinning stems. Grow and enjoy this classic specimen inside a large patio container or boarder, as a focal point for your garden!Grow wisteria plants in a sunny or semi shaded site in any moist, well drained soil. Wisteria flower buds can be damaged by hard spring frosts so choose a sheltered position. Prior to planting add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil. Provide the twining stems with an appropriate and sturdy support, such as strong trellis or wires attached to walls and pergolas. Standard wisterias will especially need a sturdy support when grown to protect the head from damage by strong winds . Feed and water regularly until fully established. In autumn or spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant. Prune wisteria in July and again in February. During the first two years, prune wisteria to create a framework of permanent stems. Tie in selected lateral shoots to sturdy supports and cut back unwanted growth. Once the desired framework has been created, continue pruning wisteria twice a year to contain the plants growth within its allotted space.Product Specifications:Position: Sun or semi shadeHeight: Up to 900cm (354.3in) when fully establishedSpread: Up to 400cm (157.7in) when fully establishedSupplied as a 2 litre potted plant x 1 ,p>Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
- Average garden soil
- Planting period - Autumn-Spring
- Grow wisteria plants, in a sunny or semi shaded site in any moist, well drained soil. Wisteria flower buds can be damaged by hard spring frosts so choose a sheltered position. Prior to planting add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil. Alternatively grow wisteria plants in large containers of soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. Provide the twining stems with an appropriate framework to support its trained branches. Standard Wisteria will require particularly sturdy support when grown as a small weeping tree to prevent its head being damaged by strong winds.
- Caution: Harmful if eaten. Feed and water regularly until fully established. In autumn or spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant. Prune wisteria in July and again in February. During the first two years, prune wisteria to create a framework of permanent stems. Tie in selected lateral shoots to sturdy supports and cut back unwanted growth. Once the desired framework has been created, continue pruning wisteria twice a year to contain the plants growth within its allotted space.
- H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C)
Features and benefits
- This hardy sweet-smelling wisteria shrubs are an incredibly irresistible specimen that drape with timeless mauve / purple pea-like scented flowers! A fantastic plant for the cottage garden.
- Grow your own Wisteria Prolific to brighten up your garden borders or large patio containers throughout spring and summer with this edible and scented flower Wisteria Tree Standard!
- This charming Wisteria Tree will be suitable for any size garden, as it has been specially trained as an outdoor patio standard!
- Hardy patio sinensis tree shrub ; supplied in a 2 litre pot - Wisteria Tree Standard. .
- This hardy shrub offers classic beauty and fragrance
- Pretty purple blooms open during May and June
- Flowers gracefully hang from twining stems
- Supplied with a 40cm clear stem in a 2-litre nursery pot
Specifications
| Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
|---|---|
| Edible | Inedible |
| Latin name | Wisteria sinensis |
| Planting period | Autumn-Spring |
| Product code | 5057554067930 |