Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'
More About Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'
- Large, cascading clusters of double, white, sweet pea-like flowers
- Fragrant flowers are sweeter smelling than floribunda or sinensis cultivars
- Green, hairy, pinnate leaves have 9-13 leaflets per leaf
- Poisonous, bean-like, seed pods in September and October
- Vigorous, twining vine
- Bloom Time: Early summer
Interesting Notes:
Wisteria can be induced to climb traditional structures or grown as stand-alone tree forms. They should be grown high enough to walk beneath to get the full effect of the fragrance.
Zone:
5Height:
8-10 mColour:
WhiteWhite Silky Wisteria Growing and Maintenance Tips
After planting, prune leading shoots to 150 cm above ground level.
Wisteria will do well in an average to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set for next season's flowers. In the summer months, continual pruning of the new shoots will help maintain a tidy size and appearance. Wisteria needs a sturdy support structure to allow for their vigorous growth habit.
Genus Overview: Wisteria
Common Name: Japanese Wisteria
Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Wisteria grow best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun. Pruning should be done in early spring when the flower buds are swollen, leaving the bud branches intact, any remaining branches can be trimmed to a desired length. In the summer months, continual pruning of the new shoots helps maintain a tidy size and habit. Wisterias need a sturdy, support structure on which to grow, to allow for its vigorous, growth habit.
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan' Characteristics








Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Attributes
SeedDeciduous
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumSummer
Habit
ClimbingTree form