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Showa-beni silky wisteria on a timber arbor with short plump clusters of rose-pink flowers

Silky Wisteria ‘Showa-beni’

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni'
Categories:
Vines  ·  
Vines
Light
Morning sun / afternoon shade
Water
Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.
Size
15-25 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Habit
Climbing vine
Toxicity
Toxic — Pets & Humans
Description
Deciduous twining vine producing large, fragrant, pink to rose-pink flower clusters in spring. Marginal in the low desert due to heat, alkaline soil, and limited winter chill; best in a protected, part-shaded microclimate. Needs strong support and regular pruning.
Bloom Time
Spring
Deciduous / Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Attracts Bees / Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Growth Habit
Climbing vine
Mature Size
15-25 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Flower Color
Pink to rose-pink
Foliage Color
Medium green
Landscape Use
Seasonal Color, Trellis / Arbor / Wall
Garden Style
Pollinator / Wildlife
Soil
Amended / Rich, Prefers Acidic, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Climbing roses, Lavender, Ornamental grasses, Texas Mountain Laurel
Toxic — Pets & Humans
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested (seeds and pods)
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade

Water: Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Amend alkaline desert soils and treat chlorosis with iron chelate.

Mature size: 15-25 ft tall, 10-15 ft wide

Bloom: Spring

Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous

Growth rate: Moderate to fast