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Wisteria floribunda 'Black Dragon' Tree

Name: Wisteria floribunda 'Black Dragon' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: WFB.C.75.2
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Double Purple Wisteria

Climber, 150-180cm, 7.5L pot

£65

£65 ~~£65~~

Available As:

Climber

Ready by: 31 March 2025

Pre-order: New batch ready Spring 2025

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 8 x 5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Young bronze leaves mature to bright-green then yellow in autumn

Flowers Racemes of purple double flowers

Soil Requires a free draining site but will tolerate most soil types

Description

Popular for its double flowers, Wisteria floribunda Black Dragon (also known as Wisteria floribunda Violacea Plena) has violet purple, pea-like double flowers that hang on long racemes in summer. Pinnate foliage emerges bronze in spring, maturing to bright green then buttery yellow in autumn.

Ideal for growing against a wall or over a pergola, Wisteria Black Dragon can grow to 8 x 5 metres in 20 years or kept smaller. It prefers moist but well drained soil and a position in full sun, though dappled shade will be tolerated. This Double Purple Wisteria plant is a beautiful variety, offering great seasonal interest.

All our Wisteria are grafted (rather than cuttings) so ought to flower earlier.

AKA Wisteria floribunda 'Kokuryu', Wisteria Yae-Kokuryu, Wisteria floribunda Violacea Plena, Double Purple Wisteria tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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