{"product_id":"wisteria-floribunda-alba","title":"Wisteria floribunda Alba","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Japanese Wisteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWisteria floribunda \u003c\/em\u003e'Alba'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eFabaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eJapan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous climber \u0026amp; vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWisteria floribunda ‘Alba’ is a classic, long-lived climber that thrives in Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate. In spring it drapes pergolas and fences with long, pure-white racemes that are sweetly fragrant, followed by a lush summer canopy and golden autumn colour. Train it on sturdy supports for instant romance, filtered shade and show-stopping street appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10+ m long (as trained) × 3–6 m spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-150 cm per year once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound leaves; fresh bronze-green in spring, mid-green in summer, golden-yellow in autumn before leaf-fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, pendulous white racemes (often 30–50+ cm) in spring; strongly fragrant; occasional light summer flush possible\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare winter framework; perfumed spring bloom, cool summer shade, golden autumn foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar\/pollen for bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; frost hardy; wind-tolerant when well-anchored; performs on a range of soils if well-drained (may show iron chlorosis on very alkaline limestone—improve soil\/ use chelates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fence\/trellis: 1 plant per 2–3 m of run • Pergola\/arbours: 1 plant per post\/bay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic (seeds\/pods especially; avoid ingestion by pets\/children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (5–6+ hrs) for best flowering; light part shade tolerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay; enrich with compost; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer (more in heatwaves); little in winter if soil retains moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires sturdy support; prune twice—summer (tie in leaders; shorten long whips to ~6 leaves) and winter (cut spur shoots to 2–3 buds) to maximise flowers and control size; feed lightly in late winter (low-nitrogen) and mulch in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA, including Adelaide Hills (with shelter when young)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral; tolerates mildly alkaline with iron management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement fence or wire trellis: trains flat for a living white wall; space wires 30–40 cm apart for tidy coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePergolas, arches \u0026amp; arbours: creates cascading, perfumed “flower curtains” in spring and cool summer shade over outdoor rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourtyard feature in large planters: possible with heavy pruning and a stout obelisk\/post (use premium potting mix and regular root\/branch control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure white, highly fragrant blooms arrive in dramatic cascades just as gardens wake for spring—nothing matches the theatre of a well-trained wisteria. It’s tough, long-lived and low-water once established, giving you scented flowers, lush summer shade and golden autumn colour with a little smart pruning each year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":47355966521596,"sku":"WIST-FLOR-ALBA-300MM","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/wisteria-floribunda-alba-white-japanese-wisteria-300mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1766398472","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/wisteria-floribunda-alba","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}