Wisteria GRANDE DIVA CECILIA

Wisteria Grande Diva® Cecilia, like the other wisterias in the Grande Diva series, is a hybrid of W. brachybotrys (formerly W. venusta) that combines several qualities: rapid flowering, which occurs in the first years of cultivation, a harmonious and uniform flowering throughout the height of the plant, and a reduced vigour that limits the risk of damaging the supporting structure. The 'Diva' wisteria can easily be maintained at a smaller size through pruning, making it suitable for small gardens or even large pots on the terrace. This 'Cecilia' variety offers an abundance of double and bicoloured flowers, lavender blue and white, fragrant and attractive to pollinators in spring.

Wisteria Grande Diva® Cecilia 'MinwiCA05' cov is derived from, among others, a Japanese species of modest stature called the Silky or Graceful Wisteria. It is a French creation dating back to 2007, selected in Anjou by Minier nurseries. It is a small deciduous vine, with foliage appearing in spring and falling in autumn. As an adult, it can reach heights between 3m and 10m depending on how it is pruned and whether it is grown in the ground or in a container. Its twining stems bear leaves divided into 12 ovate leaflets, measuring 4 to 7cm long. These stems twine from left to right (dextrorse) around solid supports. The abundant flowering occurs in May-June, at the same time as the young foliage unfolds with a bronze caramel hue. The flowers are loose, pendulous clusters, 20cm long, fragrant, and composed of double, bicolored papilionaceous flowers, combining lavender blue and white petals. Hardy down to at least -20°C, the Grande Diva Cecilia wisteria is easy to grow in any loose and deep soil, ranging from moist to occasionally dry. This variety has a long lifespan, lasting over 100 years.

The 'Grande Diva Cecilia' wisteria is perfect for adorning a wall, railing, pergola, arbour, or porch in a romantic garden, even of a smaller size. While wisteria branches are usually capable of twisting even the sturdiest grids, this variety is much more "respectful" of its supports. It can also be planted in a large container on a balcony or terrace. It pairs well with a Mayleen montana clematis, a Purpurea Plena Elegans clematis, or perennial sweet peas.