Botanical profile

Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Purple'

Latin name
Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Purple'
Common name
Chinese wisteria 'Cooke's Purple'
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Fabaceae

Wisteria sinensis ‘Cooke’s Purple’, known as Chinese wisteria Cooke’s Purple, is a spectacular ornamental climbing plant renowned for its long clusters of intensely fragrant purple-violet flowers. This vigorous variety develops twining stems capable of quickly covering pergolas, arbours, arches, or facades, creating a remarkable architectural effect in the garden. In spring, before or at the same time as the foliage appears, long pendulous clusters of deep purple flowers emerge in abundance, diffusing a very pleasant sweet fragrance that attracts numerous pollinators. Its deciduous medium green foliage is composed of pinnate leaves that create a dense and decorative canopy throughout the summer season. Highly ornamental, Wisteria sinensis ‘Cooke’s Purple’ is ideal for adorning garden structures and creating a spectacular effect in spring, while requiring regular pruning to control its vigorous growth.

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
Brownish velvety 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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