Wisteria Blue Sapphire

Wisteria Blue Sapphire Details

Wisteria Blue Sapphire is a variety of the commonly known, Chinese Wisteria, and is grown for its highly fragrant blooms. This variety produces flowers in spring just as the new leaves appear. At this time, highly fragrant, cascading racemes of lavender blue flowers are borne. The foliage is lush, mid-green, and develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. This woody climber will easily reach 10 m or more and is usually contained with trimming. It performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site, though it is tolerant of frost, cool climates, some wind, and periods of dry. Wisteria Blue Sapphire is commonly trained along a fence, trellis, or the like and should be planted so the beauty and fragrance of this plant can be enjoyed.