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Wisteria frutescens 'Longwood Purple' Tree

Name: Wisteria frutescens 'Longwood Purple' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: WFL.C.3.1
Price: 25.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

American Purple Wisteria

Climber, 50-70cm, 3L pot

£25.50

£25.50 ~~£30~~

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 6 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Young, bronze leaves, maturing into a bright green

Flowers Short, dense racemes of lilac-blue flowers in summer

Soil Prefers moist-well-drained sites, suits most soil types

Description

Wisteria frutescens 'Longwood Purple' is an American variety of wisteria with pretty, violet purple flowers.

Wisteria frutescens are slightly less vigorous than Chinese and Japanese varieties, making them a better option for smaller gardens. Flowers are slightly shorter and denser but are more than capable of putting on a beautiful display. They also do not have the strong scent typically associated with wisteria, making Wisteria frutescens 'Longwood Purple' a good choice for those after the aesthetic appeal of a wisteria without the heady fragrance.

Plant in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-draining soil against a climbing support for the best results. Wisteria frutescens 'Longwood Purple' can also be planted in a large container for patio planting.

As with all our climbing Wisteria, this American variety is grafted and tends to flower at a younger age than those grown from cuttings.

AKA American wisteria 'Longwood Purple'

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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