Wisteria sinensis seeds grow into Chinese wisteria a spectacular deciduous liana native to the temperate biome of central and southern China. Described by (Sims) DC. (Sims first described it; de Candolle established the current combination). The epithet sinensis means ‘from China’. The most widely planted wisteria in the world; twines anticlockwise (unlike W. floribunda, which twines clockwise). Bears large, dense racemes of fragrant violet-blue flowers (up to 30 cm) that open all at once before the leaves fully emerge creating a spectacular simultaneous display. Widely naturalised in North America and parts of Europe; can become invasive in warm climates. Extremely long-lived. Family Fabaceae.

Full sun; moist, well-drained fertile soils; cool to warm temperate; very hardy (to 20C). Deciduous liana; prune twice yearly (summer + winter). Flowers open simultaneously (vs. progressively in W. floribunda). Note: may take 310 years from seed.

• ‘Sinensis’ = from China; (Sims) DC.; twines anticlockwise; all flowers open simultaneously; racemes to 30 cm
• World’s most widely planted wisteria; naturalised/invasive in warm climates; extraordinary longevity
• Central & S. China temperate biome; deciduous liana; very long-lived
• Genus Wisteria: 10 species; E. Asia and E. North America; Family Fabaceae; Order Fabales
• Full sun; fertile soils; very hardy to 20C; prune twice yearly; patient years to flower; Fabaceae

Wisteria sinensis Chinese wisteria is the world’s most iconic flowering vine, its simultaneous explosion of fragrant violet-blue racemes in spring before the leaves fully emerge making it one of the most breathtaking spectacles in temperate horticulture, a plant capable of draping entire buildings in colour and outlasting generations of gardeners.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.