Wisteria floribunda Rosea

Common Name:
Pink Japanese Wisteria

Description:
Wisteria floribunda 'Rosea' is a graceful deciduous climber renowned for its spectacular cascading racemes of soft pink flowers and delicate fragrance. Flowering in spring, the long pendulous blooms hang elegantly beneath the twining stems, creating a romantic waterfall effect over pergolas, arbours, and fences. Emerging bronze-tinted foliage matures to lush green through the growing season before turning golden yellow in autumn. This Japanese wisteria is highly ornamental and performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s climate when planted in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Once established, it becomes a vigorous and long-lived feature plant that benefits from regular pruning to encourage flowering and maintain structure. Ideal for creating dramatic vertical displays in cottage, formal, and Japanese-inspired gardens.

Form:
Climber

Mature Size:
Height: 6–10 m
Width: 4–8 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Soft pink
Blush pink
Pale lilac-pink

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Deciduous
Perennial
Scented flowers
Suitable for Espalier
Suitable for Screening

Toxicity:
Toxic if ingested by humans, dogs, cats, and horses. Seeds and pods are particularly poisonous and may cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

Companion Plants:
Clematis
Climbing roses
Lavender
Peonies
Iris
Foxgloves
Nepeta
Japanese Maples