Wisteria sinensis Alba
White flowering Chinese Wisteria

Description

Wisteria are large, vigorous growing, deciduous, woody climbers with masses of lush, green foliage and unusual hanging pod-like flowers in summer. 'Alba' is a Chinese variety that has highly-fragrant, white flowers in summer. Plant in a sunny position against a wall of fence for the best flower display.

Make sure your plant has some mesh, trellis or wire to grab hold of, against the wall or fence.
Wisteria do require specific pruning techniques, in order to get the best of your plant:
- Prune twice a year in July/August and then again in January/February.
In July/August prune back the young, whippy stems that have grown that spring, cut back to 5 or 6 leaves (bearing in mind that one leaf is what looks like a group of several leaves).
Then in January/february Cut back stems to above the 2nd or 3rd bud, to ensure that when the plant begins growing again, it doesn't produce more stems and leaves to hide the beautiful flowers!
 

Features:
✓ Lush foliage in spring and summer
✓ Striking, highly fragrant, hanging white flowers in summer
✓ Yellow foliage in autumn
✓ Large, green seed pods in autumn
✓ Great for covering walls and fences
 

Don't forget to consider:
Tree and Shrub Compost to add a layer of good soil in the planting hole - buy here.
Mycorrhizal fungi to encourage strong, new roots - buy here.