Wistaria Flowering Shrub
Wistaria Flowering Shrub
Wistaria Chinensis Flowering Shrub
Chinese Wistaria. China, 1816. This is the only species at all common in gardens, and by far the handsomest in cultivation. It justly ranks amongst the most beautiful of hardy climbing shrubs, and is invaluable as a wall plant, or for clothing the bare stems of sparsely foliaged trees. The purplish-lilac flowers are produced in long, drooping racemes in early summer. Wistaria chinensis alba has pretty white flowers; Wistaria chinensis flore-pleno has not proved very satisfactory, but when seen at its best, which is, however, but rarely, the double flowers are both beautiful and showy.
Wistaria chinensis variegata has badly variegated foliage; and Wistaria chinensis macrobotrys is a plant of great beauty with very long racemes of pale lavender flowers, but they vary a good deal in colour, those of some plants being almost white. It is a very desirable variety, and one that when better known is sure to attract attention.
Wistaria Frutescens Flowering Shrub
North America, 1724. This is a very handsome deciduous climbing species from North America. The flowers, which appear towards autumn, are bluish purple and fragrant, and borne in erect racemes. It is quite hardy and equally suitable with the Chinese species for using as a wall covering. Wistaria frutescens magnifica is an improved form of the species.
Wistaria Japonica Flowering Shrub
Japan. A bush-like species bearing white flowers, but it is rarely seen in cultivation. It is, however, quite hardy.
Wistaria Multijuga Flowering Shrub
Japan, 1874. Resembles somewhat our commonly-cultivated species, and has pale purple flowers arranged in long racemes. It is a very ornamental and desirable species, but the flowers are not borne in great quantity.
The Wistarias are of simple culture, but succeed best in rather rich alluvial soil, and where protection from cold winds is provided.
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