Wisteria brach. 'Shiro Kapitan' (Shiro kap. Fuiji) - 150-175 CM C5 Caned

Description
The Silky wisteria 'Shiro Kapitan Fuji' (Wisteria brachybotrys) is a climbing garden plant that produces white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Silky wisteria 'Shiro Kapitan Fuji' 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 'Shiro-kapitan', Wisteria floribunda 'Shiro Cap. Fuji', Wisteria formosa 'Kapitano Fugi'.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silky wisteria 'Shiro Kapitan Fuji' are medium green, pinnate.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Silky wisteria 'Shiro Kapitan Fuji' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silky wisteria 'Shiro Kapitan Fuji' 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 white flowers appear from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary