Petrea Volubilis

Buy the Petrea Volubilis (Petrea volubilis) in Dubai & UAE — a stunning flowering climber known as the Queen's Wreath or Purple Wreath, draped in cascading sprays of star-shaped violet-blue flowers. Discover more in our climbers collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Petrea in the UAE

Petrea is a showstopping vine for UAE pergolas, arches, and walls, producing breathtaking violet flower trails that resemble wisteria. It thrives in heat and full sun, and its sandpapery leaves and woody, vigorous growth make it a long-lived, low-fuss climber for adding vertical colour to gardens and shaded seating areas.

Key Benefits

• Spectacular cascading sprays of star-shaped violet-blue flowers.
• Excellent climber for pergolas, arches, fences, and walls.
• Heat-loving and well suited to UAE summers.
• Long-lived, woody, and vigorous once established.
• Attracts butterflies and bees during flowering.

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the best flowering display.
• Watering: Regular watering, especially while establishing and during flowering.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter.
• Feeding: Feed in spring and summer to encourage abundant blooms.
• Support & pruning: Provide a sturdy support; prune after flowering to shape and control size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Petrea look like wisteria? Yes, its long, trailing violet flower sprays give it a wisteria-like appearance, earning it the name Purple Wreath.

How do I train it to climb? Tie young stems to a pergola, trellis, or wires; it will then twine and cover the support over time.

When does it flower? It produces its main flushes in the warmer months, often flowering repeatedly through the season.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.