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Which Wisteria?
Mr. Vine Eye
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Hello, I'm thinking of planting a wisteria to grow against a wall in my garden.
I've been looking at different varieties but I'm finding it difficult to decide.
My understanding, from what I've read, is that the Sinensis (Chinese wisteria) have shorter but bushier flowers and flower earlier before the leaves form so they have a more 'showy' display.
Floribunda (Japanese Wisteria) tend to have longer flowers and flower at the same time as the leaves are developing. But they also have strong autumnal leaf colour whereas the Sinensis don't.
My wall is short and so the Wisteria won't achieve a height to make the most of really long flower racemes, shorter ones will probably suit it better.
Im thinking either a Sinensis 'Prolific' or Floribunda 'Domino' which has short flowers for a Floribunda (20cm)
any advice or opinions much welcomed, thank you
I've been looking at different varieties but I'm finding it difficult to decide.
My understanding, from what I've read, is that the Sinensis (Chinese wisteria) have shorter but bushier flowers and flower earlier before the leaves form so they have a more 'showy' display.
Floribunda (Japanese Wisteria) tend to have longer flowers and flower at the same time as the leaves are developing. But they also have strong autumnal leaf colour whereas the Sinensis don't.
My wall is short and so the Wisteria won't achieve a height to make the most of really long flower racemes, shorter ones will probably suit it better.
Im thinking either a Sinensis 'Prolific' or Floribunda 'Domino' which has short flowers for a Floribunda (20cm)
any advice or opinions much welcomed, thank you
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