Wisteria sinensis

Good for pollinators
Common Name : Chinese wisteriaFamily : FabaceaeType : ClimberHabit : ClimbingHeight : 8-12 metresSpread : > 8 metresFlower colour : Blue-violetFlowering from : Mayto JuneFoliage : DeciduousFoliage colour : Green& GoldHardiness: Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters -15° to -10°Sunlight : Full Sun / Part ShadeMoisture : Moist but well-drainedSoil : Acid / Neutral / AlkalineSeason of interest : Spring - Summer - AutumnFragrant

W. sinensis is a large deciduous climber with twining stems, dark green, pinnate leaves and drooping racemes to 30cm in length, of fragrant, mauve or lilac-coloured flowers opening before the leaves.

See on garden plan - Coordinates: A10-A16