Wisteria floribunda Beni Fuji

Common Name:
Beni Fuji Japanese Wisteria

Description:
Wisteria floribunda 'Beni Fuji' is a captivating deciduous climber celebrated for its elegant racemes of soft pink to lavender flowers that cascade gracefully in mid to late spring. Each flower cluster can reach up to 30 cm in length, exuding a light, sweet fragrance that attracts bees and other pollinators. The blooms emerge alongside fresh green, pinnate foliage, creating a stunning display against pergolas, trellises, or arched walkways. In Melbourne's climate, 'Beni Fuji' thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. Its twining stems grow in a clockwise direction, requiring sturdy support structures to accommodate its vigorous growth. Regular pruning twice a year—once in summer after flowering and again in winter—promotes abundant blooms and maintains a manageable size. With its enchanting blossoms and robust habit, 'Beni Fuji' adds a touch of romantic charm to any garden setting.

Form:

• Climber

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 8–10 m

• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Mid Spring

• Flowers in Late Spring

Flower Colour:

• Soft Pink to Lavender

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Perennial

• Scented Flowers

• Suitable for Espalier

• Low Maintenance

• Fast Growing

• Suitable for Trellises and Pergolas

• Drought Tolerant (once established)

Toxicity:

• All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested by humans and pets; may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Companion Plants:

• Rosa spp. (Climbing Roses)

• Clematis montana (Anemone Clematis)

• Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)

• Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage)

• Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle)