wisteria umbrella

Wisteria Umbrella - Wisteria Sinensis

Create a stunning focal point with a Wisteria Umbrella standard. This beautifully trained specimen features cascading racemes of fragrant flowers atop a clear stem, creating an elegant umbrella-shaped canopy. Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is renowned for its spectacular display of fragrant, lilac-blue flowers in late spring, making it one of the most romantic and eye-catching plants for UK gardens.

Key Features

• Spectacular Flowers: Long, cascading racemes of fragrant lilac-blue flowers in late spring
• Heavenly Fragrance: Sweet, intoxicating scent fills the air during flowering
• Umbrella Form: Trained into an elegant umbrella shape on a clear stem
• Architectural Impact: Creates a stunning focal point and conversation piece
• Hardy: Tolerates temperatures down to -20°C once established
• Long-Lived: Becomes more beautiful and flowers more profusely with age
• Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators

Growing Information

Overall Height: Approximately 2-2.5m (including umbrella canopy)
Canopy Spread: 1-1.5m
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Position: Full sun for best flowering
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5) - tolerates temperatures to -20°C

Planting & Care

Plant in spring or autumn in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Position in full sun for the most abundant flowering - wisterias need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish roots. Feed with a high-potassium fertiliser (such as tomato feed) in spring and early summer to encourage flowering. Prune twice a year to maintain the umbrella shape: in late summer, cut back the whippy green shoots to 5-6 leaves, and in late winter, reduce these same shoots to 2-3 buds. This pruning regime encourages maximum flower production. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.

Perfect For

• Creating stunning focal points in gardens
• Patios and terraces as a specimen feature
• Formal and contemporary garden designs
• Adding height and structure to borders
• Fragrant garden features
• Large containers (with regular feeding and watering)
• Romantic and cottage garden styles

Why Choose Wisteria Umbrella?

Wisteria umbrella standards are among the most spectacular flowering trees available. The cascading racemes of fragrant flowers create a breathtaking display in late spring, while the trained umbrella form provides year-round architectural interest. This is a long-lived plant that becomes more beautiful with age, flowering more profusely each year once fully established.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality trained wisteria and specimen plants for UK gardens.