Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific' - Chinese Wisteria Blue Rain Climbing Plant
Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific', commonly known as Chinese Wisteria or Blue Rain, is a vigorous climbing plant featuring spectacular long blue-purple flower clusters that bloom abundantly in May-June. A secondary flowering period may occur in September.
Plant Specifications
- Height: 65cm supplied plants
- Pot diameter: 15cm
- Mature height: Up to 10 meters
- Growth rate: Fast-growing climber
- Flower color: Blue-purple cascading clusters
- Bloom time: May-June, possible September repeat
Growing Requirements
This fast-growing climbing plant requires sturdy support structures such as pergolas, fencing, or trellises. Position in sunny locations for optimal flowering. Regular pruning is essential - prune twice yearly during growing season or early spring to maintain shape and promote flowering.
Garden Applications
Ideal for covering pergolas, garden fences, arbors, and wall-mounted trellis systems. The vigorous growth habit makes it perfect for creating dramatic vertical garden features with its cascading flower displays.
At a Glance
- Type: climbing plant / vine (Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific')
- Height: approx. 65 cm
- Pot: Ø15 cm nursery pot
- Light: full sun
- Care: moderate
- Pets: keep out of reach of cats and dogs
- Great for: plant gifting — gift message available at checkout
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 8-12 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer
- Fragrance
- Flower
- Time to maturity
- 10-20 years
- Soil
- Clay, Sandy, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid to neutral
- Moisture
- Moist
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- Aspect
- West, South
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H6 (to about -15 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF (Plants For A Future)
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
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Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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