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Wisteria Climbing Plants - Description
- Potted Wisteria Climbing Plant 'Black Dragon''
- Deciduous Climber
- Cultivar: Wisteria Sinensis 'Black Dragon'
- A Vigorous & Fast Growing Vine
- Abundance of Sky Blue / Light Purple Blooms From Late Spring
- Mature Size: 9m in Height x 3m Spread
- Current Size: 60 - 90cm
- Pot Size: 2.25 Litres
Wisteria Climbing Plants - Characteristics
- Long lived climbers, flush with colour in Spring
- Leaves: Pinnate, Start out bronze in Spring & turn bright green
- Flowering: Clusters of double flowers up to 30cm in length
- Fragrance: Sweetly scented
- Colour: Light blue / purple & yellow centre
- Mature Height: 9m
- Spread: 3m
- Growth rate: Average
- Can be grown against a wall or fence
Wisteria Climbing Plants - Uses
- Great for Spring colour
- Ideal along a south facing wall
- Can be grown on trellis or pergola
- Ensure wooden frame work is sturdy enough to support a mature Wisteria
- Looks great in a traditional setting & cottage style gardens
- Suited to a sunny spot
- Attracts butterflies
Wisteria Climbing Plants - Planting Instructions
Sowing Time
- These potted plants are suited to planting all year round
- Do not plant in frosty conditions
Hole Preparation
- When planting, dig a deep planting hole, ideally 1½ft deep
- Plant approx. 2" deep to encourage new shoots to develop from ground level
- Shade out lower half of plant with small shrubs
- Ensure roots have plenty of space & soil to grow
- These plants are not suited to containers or limited root zone space
- Mix in well rotted manure
- Also mix in a small handful of fertiliser
Handling the Plants
- Take care not to damage plant's roots
- Water plants before & after planting
- Feed plants over the Summer months
- Use a fertiliser high in phosphorus & potassium
- Mulch up around the base of plants after planting
- Provide a climbing support for wisteria when young
- A trellis or wire frame would work fine
Pruning Wisteria
- Benefits from regular pruning
- This promotes better flowering & will keep plant in check
- Prune in back after flowering
- Ideally, prune in July - August
- Cut back fresh, young growth to keep plant in check
Wisteria - Interesting Fact
- Wisteria was named after Dr. Caspar Wistar - The man who almost discovered the first ever dinosaur bone
- He found the bone in 1787 but failed to see it's significance & the (thigh) bone was later lost
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
