Blue Japanese Wisteria Vine 5 Seeds - Hard to Find!

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• Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda).
• Japanese wisteria was brought from Japan to the United States in 1860 by George Rogers Hall
• The flowering habit of Japanese wisteria is perhaps the most spectacular of the Wisteria family
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• Hardy Zones 5-9

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• ASIN: B00158UK4C
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,185 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #6 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Plants, Seeds & Bulbs > Flowers

Product Description

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda). Japanese wisteria was brought from Japan to the United States in 1860 by George Rogers Hall. Since then, it has become one of the most highly romanticized flowering garden plants. It is also a common subject for bonsai, along with Wisteria sinensis(Chinese wisteria)

The flowering habit of Japanese wisteria is perhaps the most spectacular of the Wisteria family. It sports the longest flower racemes of any wisteria; they can reach nearly half a meter in length. These racemes burst into great trails of clustered blue flowers in early- to mid-spring. The flowers carry a distinctive fragrance similar to that of grapes.

Japanese wisteria can grow over 30m long over many supports via powerful clockwise-twining stems. The foliage consists of shiny, dark-green, pinnately compound leaves 10-30cm in length. The leaves bear 9-13 oblong leaflets that are each 2-6 cm long. It also bears brown, velvety, bean-like seed pods 5-10cm long that mature in summer and persist until winter. Japanese wisteria prefers moist soils and full sun in USDA plant hardiness zones 5-9. The plant often lives over fifty years.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

116 of 119 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy~ June 11, 2009

By D. Heaton

Amazon Verified Purchase

Much to my great suprise, this seed is already sprouting!

Hooray! I didn't expect it to germinate so soon.

A bit of advice, nick the seed before planting to open up the shell. Then, use high grade seed starter soil. I also use distilled water (DO NOT USE TAP WATER)that has been slightly warmed to raise the temp of the soil to about 85 degrees. I water every morning (early) with just one teaspoon of warm water over the top of the seeded area to stimulate growth. This has worked very, very well for me with seeds in the past.

I am excited about growing this one. :D

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product May 23, 2011

By Jake

Amazon Verified Purchase

I recieved the seeds quickly. I tested three of them to check the germination rate and two of the three germinated in a plastic bag with a damp paper towel beneath them in about three days. I am very excited to watch them grow in the pots I made and transplanted them into. The other two seeds are now in a plastic bag and hopefully I will see results very soon.

-I got what I wanted.

-The seller is good at communicating with you in the event that issues do arise.

-I am Happy.

42 of 47 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars huh... August 29, 2011

By N. Jain

Amazon Verified Purchase

I am giving 2 * because I wanted it and it does grow.. You dont get the proper instructions with the shipment, but there are plenty available online.. just check on web and you will get instructions how to take care of your plant.

The seeds I got did work for me.. more than 60% so I am happy,, but I am disappointed that I didnt get what I was expecting....... bonsai lovers knows what they want, and how to take care of the plants.. anyways! just dont get carried away with the picture posted. I must thank to one of the customer who posted one picture, atleast it will help in judging wht you getting..

This might take almost 7-10 years to bloom properly..