Japanese wisteria 'Kuchi-beni'

A large, long-lived climber so choosing the right site is important. Can be grown informally through a large tree or more formally against a house wall or trained as a free-standing half standard in a container. Will grow in most soils that are moist but well-drained. See wisteria growing guide for more advice

See pruning wisteria

Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings or grafting

Can be affected by wisteria scale, and other scale insects

May be affected by a leaf spot and powdery mildews