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Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Special'
Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria
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Cooks Special was born from Ron Ludekens love of wisteria in an effort to get a deep purple color - he not only succeeded, but at the time the Cook's Special was one of very few wisteria with a known rebloom time, giving it colorful flowers all through the summer months, and is one of the few to bloom in it's first planted season.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Deer resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria get?
About 15-20' tall and 30' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria need?
Moderate water use.
Will Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Cooke's Special Chinese Wisteria wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.