Botanical profile

Wisteria floribunda 'Royal Purple'

Latin name
Wisteria floribunda 'Royal Purple'
Common name
Japanese Wisteria 'Royal Purple'
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Fabaceae

Wisteria floribunda ‘Royal Purple’, commonly known as Japanese Wisteria ‘Royal Purple’, is a spectacular climbing plant renowned for its long floral clusters and majestic effect. Its twining and vigorous habit allows it to firmly wrap around pergolas, arbours, and trellises, creating an impressive plant architecture. In spring, it is covered with very elongated hanging clusters of intense purple-violet flowers, delicately scented, which attract pollinating insects and form true floral cascades. Its deciduous, light green foliage, composed of elegant leaflets, provides a dense screen in season. Wisteria floribunda ‘Royal Purple’ is suitable for large spaces in full sun and well-drained soils, where it displays all its vigor and ornamental brilliance.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Purple
Fruiting
Elongated brownish pods containing seeds
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 to 8 m (20 to 26 feet)
Width
3 m (10 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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