Very different from the commonly offered Wisteria varieties, Black Dragoncarries long plumes of cascading flowers, each 1-2ft long in late Springand early Summer. These double blossoms are highly fragranced with aspicy undertone and dark purple in colour making this one of the bestWisteria varieties you could ever have the privilege to grow. The flowersare darker purple than any other variety and will take your breath away,stopping all in their tracks when they chance upon a specimen in bloom.Vigorous and fast growing, Black Dragon is the perfect high-class climberto cover a fence, pergola, arbour or wall. Like all of our Wisterias, thisis a grafted plant, so will start flowering at a young age. StrongEstablished flowering sized plants supplied in approx. 2-4 litre containersat around 75-120cms (3-4ft) tall.
Garden Use
Wisteriawill do well in an average to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Pruningshould be done soon after flowering, to ensure bud set for next season'sflowers. In the summer months, continual pruning of the new shoots willhelp maintain a tidy size and appearance. Wisteria needs a sturdy supportstructure to allow for their vigorous, growth habit.