Glicina cu flori uriase - Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys' (flori parfumate)

Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys' is an impressive variety of Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda), renowned for its extremely long and fragrant flower clusters. This vigorous climbing plant is a popular choice for decorating pergolas, arches, or walls, offering a spectacular floral display in spring.

Flower Appearance

The flowers are grouped in hanging racemes (clusters), which can reach lengths of up to 1 meter or even more, making them some of the longest among wisteria species. These racemes consist of small, pea-shaped flowers that open gradually from the base to the tip. Their color is a delicate blue-violet, sometimes with lighter shades at the base, giving an elegant and harmonious look. The flowers emit a sweet and intense fragrance, attracting bees and butterflies. The blooming period is spring (April-May), with an explosion of abundant and spectacular flowers; under certain conditions, a weaker secondary bloom may appear in summer.

Growth Characteristics

• Height: It can grow up to 6-9 meters or more, depending on support and pruning, being one of the most vigorous varieties of Wisteria floribunda.
• Foliage: The leaves are compound, feather-like, with 9-15 leaflets of bright green, turning golden-yellow in autumn, adding extra visual interest.
• Stems: The woody stems twist clockwise and require a sturdy support to bear the weight of the impressive racemes.

Growing Conditions

• Exposure: Prefers full sun for abundant flowering but also tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Needs fertile, well-drained soils with neutral or slightly acidic pH; does not tolerate overly wet soils.
• Watering: Requires regular watering in the first years to establish roots but becomes moderately drought-tolerant once mature.
• Pruning: Essential for growth control and flowering stimulation. Two annual prunings are recommended: summer (July-August), after flowering, reducing new shoots to 5-6 buds, and winter (January-February), shortening them to 2-3 buds.

Care and Hardiness

• Hardiness: Fully hardy to frost, but flower buds can be damaged by late spring frosts.
• Fertilizing: A phosphorus-rich fertilizer applied in spring promotes flowering; excess nitrogen should be avoided as it encourages leaf growth at the expense of flowers.
• Warning: All parts of the plant, especially seeds and pods, are poisonous if ingested.