Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) has been a garden favourite in Europe since 1816 and made its way to Australia not long after. It's a vigorous, deciduous climber with strong, twining stems that spiral anti-clockwise.
In spring, this wisteria puts on a spectacular show^ with long, fragrant cascades of blue-violet flowers (called racemes), reaching up to 35 cm in length. You might even get a few surprise blooms in early summer!
- Flowers: Blue-violet, in spring, with occasional flowers in early summer
- Size: Can reach about 12 m tall x 8 m wide
- Uses: Ornamental vine perfect for shade or privacy. Train over a sturdy pergola, along a verandah, up a wall, or even as a bonsai.
- Features: Beautiful, cascading flowers, colourful yellow autumn leaves, and drought tolerance once established
- Also known as: Wistaria chinensis, Teng Lo, Zi Teng, Ziteng, Chiao Teng, Purple Vine
Check out our Wisteria growing guide for tips on how to get the very best from your plants.
^Likely to have been the Wisteria depicted on the front exterior of the fictional Bridgerton household in the Netflix series filmed at the Ranger's House in Greenwich UK.
References include:
Valder, P. (1996) Wisterias: a comprehensive guide. Florilegium, Balmain NSW.
Valder, P. (1999) The garden plants of China. Florilegium, Balmain NSW.
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Representative image 2: Copyright Heritage Fruit Trees - autumn leaves
