Could Heroines of Regency Novels Have Enjoyed the Fragrance of Wisterias?

The purple-blue blossoms of the wisteria delight the eye, and their sweet fragrance enchants the soul. Today, this beautiful plant adorns gardens, cottages and manor houses across Britain. The popular Regency-era series Bridgerton shows Bridgerton House with wisteria in full bloom climbing up the facade. But is this historically accurate? Did wisterias bloom in gardens … Continue reading Could Heroines of Regency Novels Have Enjoyed the Fragrance of Wisterias?