{"product_id":"wisteria-sinensis-prolific","title":"Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWisteria sinensis 'Prolific'\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as \u003cstrong\u003eChinese wisteria 'Prolific'\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the free-flowering blue wisteria that earns its name. Where many wisterias make you wait years for a first flush, this vigorous, AGM-winning selection blooms young and blooms heavily, draping a curtain of scented, soft lilac-blue racemes 25 to 30cm long over walls, pergolas and archways in late spring. The flowers open just before the pinnate leaves unfurl, so the whole plant becomes a waterfall of colour before the fresh green foliage fills in behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets \u003cstrong\u003eWisteria 'Prolific'\u003c\/strong\u003e apart from the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-climbers\"\u003ehardy climbers\u003c\/a\u003e range is that dependable, early flowering habit paired with genuine toughness. Rated RHS H6, it is fully hardy throughout the UK and shrugs off temperatures to around -15C once established, needing no winter protection. It is deciduous, so it rests bare through winter and returns each spring, twining anticlockwise up any strong support you give it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun ripens the wood and gives the best flowering, though it tolerates light partial shade. A warm, sheltered south or west-facing wall or pergola is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, moist but well-drained soil, from chalk and clay to loam and sand, across the full pH range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous, climbing to around 8 to 9m over many years, so give it room and a robust framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e reliably hardy across the UK with no fleece needed once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWisteria is a heavy, long-lived climber that needs strong support, so fix sturdy horizontal wires or a solid frame before planting and tie in the young stems as they grow. Water well through the first few summers, then prune twice a year, in mid-summer and again in winter, to build flowering spurs and keep the growth in check. Its bold, cascading habit makes it a showpiece for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003escreening and privacy\u003c\/a\u003e, a magnet for spring bees among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e, and a dramatic anchor for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e. For a scented Japanese partner with longer trails, pair it with the pink \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wisteria-floribunda-rosea\"\u003eWisteria floribunda 'Rosea'\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e collection to build the scheme. As with all outdoor plants, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide explains how a garden-hardy climber looks and behaves through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific' we supply is nursery-grown, hand-selected for healthy stems and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition ready to train.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57907283394943,"sku":"WISTSINPROL17","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/prolific2.jpg?v=1783239179","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/wisteria-sinensis-prolific","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}