Wisteria sinensis
Wisteria
Common names: Chinese Wisteria, Blue Wisteria
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Description
The blue wisteria transforms every house wall into a waterfall of blue‑violet flower clusters in May, emitting a delightful fragrance. As a vigorous climber, it can cover entire pergolas in a few years and requires a massive, well‑anchored support structure. All plant parts, especially the seeds, are toxic.
Care instructions
Place the wisteria in a sunny, warm spot with nutrient‑rich soil and a sturdy metal or thick post climbing aid. Prune consistently twice a year: in late July (week 30) cut the long summer shoots to about five buds, and in February (week 7) again to two or three buds, this forces flowering rather than foliage. Water regularly in the first years until it is well established.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, lime-avoiding
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
cabbage family (Brassicaceae)
particularly well establishedLeguminous plants collect nitrogen in the soil, from which Brassicaceae benefit as heavy feeders.
For example White cabbageKohlrabiRadishKalebroccolicauliflower and 34 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
carrot family (Apiaceae)
Peas and beans provide carrot and celery with nitrogen and grow as shallow-rooted plants without competition next to each other.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Rather not
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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