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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001543
11/12/99

Wisteria sinensis--Chinese Wisteria


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 30 ft Spread: 30 ft Form: irregular
Type: deciduous vine
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
Flowers: violet flowers

Comments: Chinese Wisteria produces drooping racemes of
violet blue flowers (Vis. 2) in late spring or early summer.
Provide a growing area in full sun for best flowering.
Flowering is also improved with regular pruning.

Cultivars:
'Alba' - White flower.
'Amethyst' - Lavender blue flowers.
'Aunt Dee' - Light purple flowers (Vis. 1) are produced
in racemes up to 12 inches long.
'Caroline' - Lavender flowers.
Lavender Lace TM - Purple flowers.
Pink Pearl TM - Pink flowers.
'Prolific' - Dark, violet-blue flowers.
Sapphire Blue TM - Blue flowers.
White Diamond TM - White flowers.

References for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries 1999, Bailey
Nurseries 1997, White Flower Farm 1999, Sheridan Nurseries
1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999,
Carlton Plants 1999.


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