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Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Special'

Purple Chinese Wisteria

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

While the sinensis is similar to the floribunda, it bears more rounded, full clusters of strongly fragrant flowers which open more or less, all at once. There are usually 13-15 leaflets per leaf, and they require full sun and average to little watering. 'Cooke's Special' has a brilliant blue flower.-Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.