Wisteria floribunda ‘Geisha’ – A Graceful Climber with Cascading Blooms

The Wisteria floribunda ‘Geisha’ is a spectacular Japanese wisteria variety admired for its graceful cascades of long, fragrant flowers. In late spring to early summer, this vigorous climber produces drooping racemes packed with soft lilac-blue blooms that bring romance and drama to any garden. The flowers are lightly scented, making them even more enchanting when trained over a pergola, arch, or trellis.

As summer progresses, fresh green pinnate leaves provide a lush backdrop, turning warm yellow in autumn for a final burst of colour. With its strong growth, reliable flowering, and year-round appeal, ‘Geisha’ is a top choice for gardeners seeking a statement plant to cover walls, pergolas, or other structures.

General Information

Wisteria floribunda is the Japanese wisteria, known for its exceptionally long racemes and graceful trailing habit. The ‘Geisha’ cultivar is an outstanding selection with a refined floral display.

• Habit: Vigorous, twining deciduous climber.

• Height & spread: Can reach 6–9m tall and wide when mature, depending on support.

• Foliage: Fresh green pinnate leaves with 11–19 leaflets; foliage turns golden-yellow in autumn.

• Flowers: Long racemes of lilac-blue, pea-like blooms; each truss can measure 30–50cm.

• Flowering season: May–June, with occasional lighter flushes later in summer.

• Fragrance: Lightly scented, sweet perfume.

• Position: Full sun is best for strong flowering, though it tolerates partial shade.

• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and Ireland.

• Uses: Ideal for covering pergolas, arches, walls, or grown as a trained standard.

This variety is celebrated for its beautiful racemes and refined flowering habit, adding elegance and romance to gardens of all styles.

Care Guide

Wisteria floribunda ‘Geisha’ is a long-lived plant that requires proper care, particularly with training and pruning, to achieve its full flowering potential.

Planting

• When to plant: Best in autumn or spring when the soil is moist and workable.

• Depth & spacing: Plant at the same depth as in the pot; space 3–4m apart if planting multiple wisterias.

• Support: Provide strong support such as a wall, pergola, or archway for its vigorous growth.

• Preparation: Add compost to improve soil fertility before planting.

Watering & Feeding

• Water regularly during the first two years to establish a deep root system.

• Once mature, wisteria is drought-tolerant but will flower better with watering in dry periods.

• Feed in spring with a high-potash fertiliser (such as tomato feed) to encourage flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leaf growth at the expense of blooms.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Summer pruning: In July or August, cut back new shoots to 5–6 leaves to control growth and encourage flower bud development.

• Winter pruning: In January or February, shorten summer growth to 2–3 buds to maintain structure and improve flowering.

• Train stems carefully along supports, tying in young shoots as they grow.

• Remove any suckers or growth from the base to focus energy on main stems.

Protection

• Fully hardy but young plants benefit from some shelter from cold, drying winds.

• Rarely troubled by pests, though aphids may occasionally appear on new shoots.

Why Choose Wisteria floribunda ‘Geisha’?

This refined variety is perfect for gardeners seeking beauty, fragrance, and elegance in a climbing plant.

• Graceful blooms: Long racemes of lilac-blue flowers in late spring.

• Fragrance: Sweetly scented flowers add romance and charm.

• Seasonal interest: Fresh green summer foliage turns golden in autumn.

• Architectural impact: Perfect for covering walls, arches, and pergolas.

• Long-lived: A reliable, hardy climber that improves with age.

The Wisteria floribunda ‘Geisha’ is a stunning climbing plant that brings elegance and drama to gardens large or small. With proper pruning and training, it will reward you for years to come with cascades of fragrant flowers and graceful foliage.

• Size
  90cm

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