Wisteria brach. 'Okayama' - 175-200 CM C10

Description
The Silky wisteria 'Okayama' (Wisteria brachybotrys) is a climbing garden plant that produces lilac-coloured flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Silky wisteria 'Okayama' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama Fuji', Wisteria brachybotrys 'Roborst'.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silky wisteria 'Okayama' are medium green, pinnate.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Silky wisteria 'Okayama' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silky wisteria 'Okayama' is climbing in habit. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 1 - 3 m per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The lilac-coloured flowers appear from May to June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary