Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Special'
Chinese Wisteria
Description
While the sinensis is similar to the floribunda, it bears more rounded, full clusters of strongly fragrant flowers which open more or less all at once. There are usually 13-15 leaflets per leaf, and they require full sun and average to little watering. Cooke's Special has a brilliant blue flower.-Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Height Range
6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.