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Wisteria Sinensis Umbrella Standard 30L Pot

Scented lilac blue flowers, in long racemes in summer, followed by velvety pods.

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Wisteria sinensis Umbrella Standard – Cascading Scented Blooms in a Statement Form

Wisteria sinensis, trained as an umbrella standard, is a spectacular feature plant offering cascading clusters of fragrant lavender-blue flowers over a beautifully domed canopy. Grown on a single clear stem and trained into a parasol shape, it creates a romantic, architectural focal point ideal for patios, courtyards, or formal borders.

This elegant form highlights Wisteria’s signature blooms while keeping its vigorous growth neatly contained and easy to enjoy at eye level. In full flower, the plant becomes a breathtaking living sculpture—especially when paired with underplanting or positioned in large containers.


Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

  • Bare branches awaken with buds that open into pendulous racemes of scented, lilac-blue flowers.

  • The floral display is rich, abundant, and often attracts bees and early pollinators.

Summer:

  • Lush, pinnate green leaves fully emerge, forming a dense, umbrella-like canopy.

  • A light summer prune may encourage a second, lighter flush of flowers.

Autumn:

  • The foliage turns golden yellow before falling, revealing the elegant framework of the crown.

Winter:

  • The bare branches expose the sculptural form of the twisted trunk and woven canopy, adding visual interest even in dormancy.


Structure & Form

  • Height: Typically 1.7m stem to canopy.

  • Canopy Diameter: 0.85m wide umbrella-style head

  • Form: Standard (clear trunk) with domed pleached/umbrella crown

  • Foliage: Deciduous, mid-green pinnate leaves

  • Flowers: Hanging racemes of fragrant lilac-blue blooms, 20–30 cm long

  • Fragrance: Strong and sweet, particularly in warm weather


Perfect for Garden Uses

  • Patio or Courtyard Centrepiece: Provides height, colour, scent, and seasonal drama

  • Formal Gardens: Ideal for structured borders, parterre centres, or symmetrical planting

  • Large Containers: Grows well in pots with adequate watering and support

  • Romantic Garden Themes: Evokes a classical or cottage-garden atmosphere

  • Wildlife Gardens: Attracts bees and pollinators during bloom


Growing Conditions & Care

  • Position: Full sun is essential for flowering; best in a warm, sheltered spot

  • Soil: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil; avoid very chalky or dry ground

  • Watering: Regular during establishment and dry spells, especially in containers

  • Feeding: Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser; avoid high-nitrogen feeds

  • Pruning: Prune twice yearly – summer (July/August) and winter (January/February) – to maintain form and flower production

  • Support: Ensure the canopy is supported with a strong frame or stake if exposed

  • Hardiness: RHS H5 – fully hardy across most of the UK


Why Choose Wisteria sinensis Umbrella Standard?

  • Elegant Structure: A living sculpture with cascading blooms and a formal silhouette

  • Fragrant Beauty: Fills the air with sweet perfume in late spring

  • Perfect Size: Controlled crown shape suits small spaces and formal layouts

  • Seasonal Interest: Blooms in spring, lush summer foliage, sculptural in winter

  • Pollinator Friendly: Supports bees and other early insects

Wisteria Sinensis Umbrella Standard 30L Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Blue Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.

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