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Silky Wisteria ‘Showa-beni’

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni'

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Light
Water
Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.
Size
Habit
Toxicity
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
Deciduous / Evergreen
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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