Purple Rain – Wisteria sinensis ‘Caroline’ | ↕65 cm | Ø15 cm

 Purple Rain – Wisteria sinensis ‘Caroline’ – Climbing Plant – Color: Deep Purple/Violet – ↨65cm – Ø15

Set of 1 or 2 pieces Wisteria sinensis ‘Caroline’, better known as Chinese Purple Rain, is a stunning, graceful, and fragrant climbing plant that transforms any garden into a blooming paradise. With its long, hanging flower clusters in deep violet shades, this climbing plant is a real eye-catcher in spring and late summer.

Features:

• Botanical name: Wisteria sinensis ‘Caroline’

• Dutch name: Blue Rain / Purple Rain

• Type: Climbing plant – deciduous

• Flower color: Deep purple to violet-blue

• Inflorescence: Long, hanging flower clusters

• Fragrance: Delightfully sweet-scented

• Blooming period: May–June (spring bloom), with light after-bloom in September

• Leaf color: Fresh green, changing color in autumn

• Height at maturity: 7 – 9 meters

• Width: Up to approx. 2–4 meters, depending on pruning and support

• Winter hardy: Yes (down to -20 °C)

• Non-toxic: Yes

Location and Soil:

• Sunlight: Preferably full sun, but partial shade is also tolerated

• Soil type: Nutrient-rich, well-draining soil – loam, sand, or slightly clayey

• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral

Care & Support:

• Pruning advice: Prune twice a year (January and July/August) for compact growth and abundant blooming

• Watering: Regularly when planting, then only during dry periods

• Fertilization: Provide organic fertilizer or compost in spring

• Support: Needs a sturdy climbing aid such as a pergola, wall, fence, or rose arch

Application:

• Perfect for covering pergolas, facades, fences, rose arches, and verandas

• Provides shade and ambiance on terraces and in garden seating areas

• Ideal as a solitary eye-catcher in the garden

Advantages:

• Spectacular blooming with long, fragrant clusters

• Fast grower with natural ornamental value

• Low maintenance needs after establishment

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Fully winter hardy and durable

Packaging:

• Height at delivery: approx. 60–70 cm

• Pot size: Ø15 cm

• Number of pieces: Available per 1 or per 2 plants

Available in:

• Set of 1 plant: Ideal for small garden projects or pots

• Set of 2 plants: Perfect for quickly filling a climbing structure or pergola

Tip from the grower: Tie up the young shoots in time and prune the side branches back to 4–5 buds after flowering. This keeps your Wisteria compact and abundantly blooming.