Climbers

Wisteria floribunda Longissima Alba, commonly known as Longissima Alba Wisteria, is a breathtaking deciduous climber celebrated for its spectacular, cascading clusters of pure white flowers. Flowering in late spring to early summer, this variety produces exceptionally long, pendulous racemes that can reach up to 60 cm in length, creating a dramatic waterfall-like display of delicate, lightly fragrant blooms that may carry a subtle lilac tinge as they open with the foliage. Its powerful growth habit makes it ideal for training over pergolas, arches, trellises, and walls, where the hanging flower clusters can be fully appreciated. Like other wisterias, it brings structure, shade, and seasonal spectacle to the garden, transforming outdoor spaces with its romantic, cascading blooms. With proper support and regular pruning to control its vigorous growth, Longissima Alba becomes a long-lived and striking feature plant in larger gardens and landscape settings.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun with protection from strong winds. Drought and coastal tolerant.

Size: Height 6-10m x width 6-10m

Wisteria Blue is a classic, fast-growing deciduous climber prized for its elegant, cascading display and intoxicating fragrance. In spring, it produces abundant clusters of soft violet-blue flowers that hang gracefully from twining stems, creating a romantic, waterfall-like effect. These blooms not only add striking colour but also fill the air with a sweet, lingering scent that enhances any outdoor space. This vigorous vine is ideal for training over pergolas, arches, trellises, or along fences, where it can form a dense canopy of lush, green, pinnate foliage. As the seasons change, the foliage provides cooling shade in summer before turning soft yellow tones in autumn, adding further seasonal interest. With the right support and care, it becomes a long-lived feature plant, bringing structure, beauty, and timeless charm to gardens large or small.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant.

Size: Height 3-4m x width 3-4m

A fast-growing climber, Wisteria Blue Pacific is a lovely addition to every garden. One of its most enchanting features is its elegantly drooping clusters of deep lavender-blue flowers, contrasting against the deep green foliage. The delicate colour and divine fragrance makes this variety a standout wherever it is planted. This hardy wisteria is ideal for covering pergolas or arbours to provide much-needed shade over the summer months. Correct pruning is beneficial to keeping this beautiful climber under control and showing off it’s magnificent flowers year after year.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types
Conditions: Full sun with protection from strong winds. Drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 8-10m x width 10m