Choose Wisteria floribunda 'Snow Showers' if you want long, white flower trails. This Japanese wisteria produces drooping racemes of fragrant white flowers, often with a slight lilac tint as they open.
The flower clusters can reach up to 60cm in length, creating a strong cascading effect in late spring and early summer.
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Height: 8m+
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Spread: 4m
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
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Flowering period: Late spring to early summer
Key Features
- Long white racemes up to 60cm
- Light fragrance during flowering
- Flowers open with the emerging leaves
- Strong twining growth for large structures
Wildlife Benefits
- Flowers provide nectar for bees and other pollinators
- Dense growth offers shelter for insects and small birds
- Supports feeding activity in late spring
Plant it where pollinators can access the hanging flowers easily. Are you using climbers to support wildlife as well as structure?
Also Known As
- White Japanese Wisteria
- Wisteria 'Shiro-noda'
- Wisteria 'Shiro-naga'
- Wisteria 'Alba'
- Wisteria 'Longissima Alba'
- Wisteria multijuga 'Alba'
Planting Tips
- Plant in full sun for the best flowering display
- Provide strong support such as a pergola, arch, or wall
- Train stems early to guide growth
- Prune after flowering and again in winter
- Water during dry periods while establishing
Place it where the long flower trails can hang freely. This helps you see the full length of each raceme.
