It's growing the vines and beautiful leaves on an archway my friend made for me, and I'm grateful for the growth, but should I do something else? I've had it 3 years and prune like I'm supposed to. Last September, I did get one cluster, and it was beautiful, but that's it! But the ones growing wild around here in CT are awesome! They're also 10 times bigger. Thanks in advance!
If my chinese wisteria doesnn't bloom again THIS year, what do I do?
Give it a bit more time. Cut back current year's side growths to about 6in after its flowering season. We have the same problem ours is taking a bit longer to get established - this will be its 3rd year as well.
Reply:High-phosphorous fertilizers encourage bloom growth on many plants. Check and see if it will help your wisteria also.
Note: high-nitrogen fertilizers encourage foliage growth (leaves).
Reply:Try cutting some of the roots. Take a shovel, and just insert it into the ground a few places around it. This is the first year I'm getting any flowers at all on the ones I take care of at work. (It's been 5 years)
Reply:Bite the bullet and cut it right back
Cruel to be kind
Reply:Chinese Wisteria doesn't bloom until the plant itself reaches a certain maturity-- like about 5 years. So be patient, the flowers are coming soon.
Reply:I have used Miracle Grow professionally for the past year (switched around alot over the years), but nothing has made such a dramatic difference as this product.
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Do all Wisteria vines flower?
I have this 10 year old wisteria vine and it have never flowered before. Do some species just never flower or is there something i can do to get it to bloom?
Do all Wisteria vines flower?
if i'am not mistaken wisteria will not flower on the ground , only when it climb's.
Reply:Some wisterias take as long as 15-16 yrs before they bloom.
Reply:Yes they do. Have you been pruning yours back too much? If you do this it will not bloom. Also it depends where you live. All I have ever seen bloom. We have them growing the woods and every where else around here. Don't you just love them?
Reply:Is it getting plenty of sun?
We have one that doesn't bloom anymore. The trees have grown so much in the last ten years that the wisteria is now in the shade most of the day.
Reply:it will flower in time,(well it has to doesn't it).
Do all Wisteria vines flower?
if i'am not mistaken wisteria will not flower on the ground , only when it climb's.
Reply:Some wisterias take as long as 15-16 yrs before they bloom.
Reply:Yes they do. Have you been pruning yours back too much? If you do this it will not bloom. Also it depends where you live. All I have ever seen bloom. We have them growing the woods and every where else around here. Don't you just love them?
Reply:Is it getting plenty of sun?
We have one that doesn't bloom anymore. The trees have grown so much in the last ten years that the wisteria is now in the shade most of the day.
Reply:it will flower in time,(well it has to doesn't it).
Can I grow Wisteria and Lilac in North Texas and when is the best time to plant them?
Yes they grow very well in North Texas. Right now is the time to plant them. I'm from North Texas. Lilacs grow very well here.
Can I grow Wisteria and Lilac in North Texas and when is the best time to plant them?
I am in zone 7 Fort Smith AR. Are you zone 8? Wisteria grows like crazy here so I am sure they would grow there. But lilacs don't do so well. I grew up zone 5 and you would see them everywhere. I haven't seen a healthy lilac here yet. They all seem to get powdery mildew if they survive the heat at all.
Reply:Wisteria grows in East Texas so I expect it to grow in North Texas.
I don't think lilacs will. They need a milder climate. We have tried them but with no luck.
Can I grow Wisteria and Lilac in North Texas and when is the best time to plant them?
I am in zone 7 Fort Smith AR. Are you zone 8? Wisteria grows like crazy here so I am sure they would grow there. But lilacs don't do so well. I grew up zone 5 and you would see them everywhere. I haven't seen a healthy lilac here yet. They all seem to get powdery mildew if they survive the heat at all.
Reply:Wisteria grows in East Texas so I expect it to grow in North Texas.
I don't think lilacs will. They need a milder climate. We have tried them but with no luck.
Wisteria vines near a wall?
I am thinking of planting Wisteria near a wall so it will cover the harsh lines of the architecture. Is that going to curtail it growth as I have heard it should be ground near structures like arbor, fence, etc?
Wisteria vines near a wall?
For really prolific flowering Wisteria needs some root restriction, this can be done with bricks below ground. The roots need to grow, but also to struggle a little. Wisteria will need wall support, perhaps a LARGE trellis, or wires from gutter to ground. The plant will need `tying in` as Wisteria is a lax grower and will need wall support.
Reply:I had a magnificent one which was growing up under a verandah edge, supported by the posts and some wire, to train it along. It worked well. I've seen many growing in all sorts of places, so I don't think it would matter been near a wall. As long as it has plenty of support, where you can help it along as it grows. It will be very heavy.
Reply:That sounds nice. But if you plant it next to your home it will invade it. Once it takes root you cant get rid of it. It keeps coming back.
Wisteria vines near a wall?
For really prolific flowering Wisteria needs some root restriction, this can be done with bricks below ground. The roots need to grow, but also to struggle a little. Wisteria will need wall support, perhaps a LARGE trellis, or wires from gutter to ground. The plant will need `tying in` as Wisteria is a lax grower and will need wall support.
Reply:I had a magnificent one which was growing up under a verandah edge, supported by the posts and some wire, to train it along. It worked well. I've seen many growing in all sorts of places, so I don't think it would matter been near a wall. As long as it has plenty of support, where you can help it along as it grows. It will be very heavy.
Reply:That sounds nice. But if you plant it next to your home it will invade it. Once it takes root you cant get rid of it. It keeps coming back.
How do you take care of wisteria. I had one for 3 years and it never bloomed.?
Don't feed it. Fertilizing a Wisteria will give you big healthy leaves, but no flowers. If it's close to the lawn, you'll want to avoid lawn food near the roots of the Wisteria.
Also, 3 years is still a baby plant. It can take 7 years before you see flowers. In the future, it's worth it to spend the extra money for a big plant that already has flowers.
How do you take care of wisteria. I had one for 3 years and it never bloomed.?
We call the wisteria vine, "the vine from hell". Just water that sucker a couple of times a week and stand back. It will grow 3 ft. tendrils in one day given adequate water. It is almost impossible to over water this plant.
The clusters of flowers will form where the new tendrils meet the old wood from last year. If you aren't getting flowers, you may not be watering enough, or cutting it back too severe and removing the flowering area.
Why call it the vine from hell? It covered the end of our house, crushed the solar system pipes, lifted shingles off the roof and even grew through the siding on the house.
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Also, 3 years is still a baby plant. It can take 7 years before you see flowers. In the future, it's worth it to spend the extra money for a big plant that already has flowers.
How do you take care of wisteria. I had one for 3 years and it never bloomed.?
We call the wisteria vine, "the vine from hell". Just water that sucker a couple of times a week and stand back. It will grow 3 ft. tendrils in one day given adequate water. It is almost impossible to over water this plant.
The clusters of flowers will form where the new tendrils meet the old wood from last year. If you aren't getting flowers, you may not be watering enough, or cutting it back too severe and removing the flowering area.
Why call it the vine from hell? It covered the end of our house, crushed the solar system pipes, lifted shingles off the roof and even grew through the siding on the house.
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Will wisteria grow in a tropical / sub tropical climate?
They are originally from China, Japan, and Korea; so if you mean that type of climate; yes.
Will wisteria grow in a tropical / sub tropical climate?
Probably! I live in coastal SC and it thrives here quite well. It can be a bit invasive if you don't keep it in check, but it is stunning when in bloom!!
Reply:Chinese Wisteria will not only grow, it will tend to take over everything. Down here it grows up %26amp; over telephone poles and trees.
Reply:Here is more information for you on the care of this beautiful plant:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/12...
We share a one with our neighbor and look forward to its spring show of purple flowers.
Here is a tip: Prune right after the spring flowers fad and do not prune again during the summer and winter except for vines that get out of control. This will cause your plant to bloom the next spring.
Do not fertilize unless needed (looking bad). This will give your pretty leaves, but no flowrs.
Will wisteria grow in a tropical / sub tropical climate?
Probably! I live in coastal SC and it thrives here quite well. It can be a bit invasive if you don't keep it in check, but it is stunning when in bloom!!
Reply:Chinese Wisteria will not only grow, it will tend to take over everything. Down here it grows up %26amp; over telephone poles and trees.
Reply:Here is more information for you on the care of this beautiful plant:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/12...
We share a one with our neighbor and look forward to its spring show of purple flowers.
Here is a tip: Prune right after the spring flowers fad and do not prune again during the summer and winter except for vines that get out of control. This will cause your plant to bloom the next spring.
Do not fertilize unless needed (looking bad). This will give your pretty leaves, but no flowrs.
How do you kill wisteria and poison ivy?
Are you sure you want to kill your wisteria...that is a very slow growing vine that produces gorgeous flowers when it blooms. People would kill for a good sized plant...these things are very expensive to buy. As for the poison ivy, use roundup. DO NOT burn dead poison ivy..very toxic to the lungs if you breath in the smoke!
How do you kill wisteria and poison ivy?
Round-up has a special spray that is designed to kill poison ivy and poison oak.
Reply:Prune the wisteria back don't kill it, try Roundup Brush Killer on the poision Ivy, Wisteria is hard to get rid of just like trumpet vine, it sends off runners under ground and new sprouts will keep coming up so do invasive trimming on the Wisteria, if you really want to kill the Wisteria you will just have to keep spraying and spraying and spraying it, it is almost impossible to get rid of.
Reply:weed killer or bleach
How do you kill wisteria and poison ivy?
Round-up has a special spray that is designed to kill poison ivy and poison oak.
Reply:Prune the wisteria back don't kill it, try Roundup Brush Killer on the poision Ivy, Wisteria is hard to get rid of just like trumpet vine, it sends off runners under ground and new sprouts will keep coming up so do invasive trimming on the Wisteria, if you really want to kill the Wisteria you will just have to keep spraying and spraying and spraying it, it is almost impossible to get rid of.
Reply:weed killer or bleach
Can you grow a wisteria in canada?
in the NB part of canada, where it gets pretty cold and snowy in the winter.
can you grow it inside or outside?
what about cherry blossoms? japan has the most beautiful plants :)
Can you grow a wisteria in canada?
I am not certain, but wisteria grows wild here (I am in South Carolina, USA). It is beautiful and fragrant, so I hope you have success.
Try looking at companies that supply seeds or plants, they usually tell you what zones they are appropriate for.
I wish you the best!
Reply:The below american species is grown specifically for colder climates.
BLUE MOON KENTUCKY WISTERIA
Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'
This widely adaped plant grows vigorously from USDA zones 3 to 9.
http://www.naplants.com/Wisteria.htm
There are about 10 species of wisteria
The Chinese Wisteria will grow anti-clockwise while the Japanese Wisteria twines clock-wise.
I have no clue about Japanese cherry blossom
The only thing I have ever heard is zone 5-9
http://www.arborday.org/Trees/TreeGuide/...
Reply:I am a landscaper in Canada and I look after a number of them, so yes you can.
Reply:They can be grown in zones three to nine in the U.S. check this site for zones in Canada
http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/nsdb/climate...
can you grow it inside or outside?
what about cherry blossoms? japan has the most beautiful plants :)
Can you grow a wisteria in canada?
I am not certain, but wisteria grows wild here (I am in South Carolina, USA). It is beautiful and fragrant, so I hope you have success.
Try looking at companies that supply seeds or plants, they usually tell you what zones they are appropriate for.
I wish you the best!
Reply:The below american species is grown specifically for colder climates.
BLUE MOON KENTUCKY WISTERIA
Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'
This widely adaped plant grows vigorously from USDA zones 3 to 9.
http://www.naplants.com/Wisteria.htm
There are about 10 species of wisteria
The Chinese Wisteria will grow anti-clockwise while the Japanese Wisteria twines clock-wise.
I have no clue about Japanese cherry blossom
The only thing I have ever heard is zone 5-9
http://www.arborday.org/Trees/TreeGuide/...
Reply:I am a landscaper in Canada and I look after a number of them, so yes you can.
Reply:They can be grown in zones three to nine in the U.S. check this site for zones in Canada
http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/nsdb/climate...
Why is my Wisteria flowering again ?
I haven't pruned it back and yet, it's suddenly come into bloom once more. Is this normal ?
Why is my Wisteria flowering again ?
In Texas, one person, Stonebec, had a Wisteria that went through a 5-bloom cycle in a year:
"I am not sure if I have the Japanese or Chinese wisteria. I understand it has something to do with whether it coils to the right or left. I braided 5 main stems together to form a tree-like structure with mine but it still needs a trellis to grow on because it is fast! Mine has it's first bloom before it gets any leaves, about early March here in Fort Worth. It goes through about 5 bloom cycles a year."
But this site had the most comments about how their's didn't bloom:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/55392/index...
Seems they bloom if they have a lot of Phosporus."In 2001, in frustration that it didn't bloom I read up on how to make it bloom...the answer - PHOSPORUS!
In late fall, dig a shallow trench around the main trunk, pour superphosphate along the trench, shovel over and water thoroughly. Next spring (unless late frost kills the buds), you should have beautiful blossoms! It worked for me and it bloomed well the first year, and less so in 2002."
Have you been putting banana peels in your ground around your Wisteria? LOL I'd say you're very lucky for it to bloom several times a year compared to the frustration some other people have with it.
Reply:BECAUSE YOU KNOW HOW TO LOOK AFTER A GARDEN FLOWER.......congrats
Reply:It is flowering because it feels like it.
Reply:They can come into flower again in the autumn (though usually only sparsely. Maybe it's confused by all the weird weather we've had this year. Or perhaps it thinks it's early summer as the sun's only just arrived! Either way it's a bonus eh?!
Reply:It's possible that you have excess phosphate/potassium in your soil, which can force the plant to bloom again.
No big deal, but it may benefit you to test it.
Reply:You jammy thing !!
I wouldnt mind that. We have had a funny old year and its probably just down to that. Just sit back with a smug look on ya face to annoy the neighbours lol
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Why is my Wisteria flowering again ?
In Texas, one person, Stonebec, had a Wisteria that went through a 5-bloom cycle in a year:
"I am not sure if I have the Japanese or Chinese wisteria. I understand it has something to do with whether it coils to the right or left. I braided 5 main stems together to form a tree-like structure with mine but it still needs a trellis to grow on because it is fast! Mine has it's first bloom before it gets any leaves, about early March here in Fort Worth. It goes through about 5 bloom cycles a year."
But this site had the most comments about how their's didn't bloom:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/55392/index...
Seems they bloom if they have a lot of Phosporus."In 2001, in frustration that it didn't bloom I read up on how to make it bloom...the answer - PHOSPORUS!
In late fall, dig a shallow trench around the main trunk, pour superphosphate along the trench, shovel over and water thoroughly. Next spring (unless late frost kills the buds), you should have beautiful blossoms! It worked for me and it bloomed well the first year, and less so in 2002."
Have you been putting banana peels in your ground around your Wisteria? LOL I'd say you're very lucky for it to bloom several times a year compared to the frustration some other people have with it.
Reply:BECAUSE YOU KNOW HOW TO LOOK AFTER A GARDEN FLOWER.......congrats
Reply:It is flowering because it feels like it.
Reply:They can come into flower again in the autumn (though usually only sparsely. Maybe it's confused by all the weird weather we've had this year. Or perhaps it thinks it's early summer as the sun's only just arrived! Either way it's a bonus eh?!
Reply:It's possible that you have excess phosphate/potassium in your soil, which can force the plant to bloom again.
No big deal, but it may benefit you to test it.
Reply:You jammy thing !!
I wouldnt mind that. We have had a funny old year and its probably just down to that. Just sit back with a smug look on ya face to annoy the neighbours lol
sandals
How can I grwo a Lilac bush and wisteria from other plants?
Yahoo "Air Layering". It is a process by which you take an in-ground plant of similar structure, make a "T" shaped slit in a branch and apply a slip or small cutting of the parasite plant under the host's bark. Then wrap the wound containing the applied slip and the host branch with gardener's tape or bind a handful of moss around the wound with a light weight gage wire.
You may have to make several attempts but follow the procedures as outlined in Yahoo Air Layering. This is how ewe make arrange trees in FL, all orange trees. Good luck.
You may have to make several attempts but follow the procedures as outlined in Yahoo Air Layering. This is how ewe make arrange trees in FL, all orange trees. Good luck.
I dug up and planted a small wisteria plant this summer. When can I expect it to bloom?
I live 70 miles north of New York City.
I dug up and planted a small wisteria plant this summer. When can I expect it to bloom?
Depends on what stock the nursery used to grow it.
Root st]ock can take up to 5 years to bloom.
Cut Stock normally produce that next year.
I purchased some from Lowe's and still waiting for it to bloom.
Also have some from a local nursery that bloomed in the first year and looks awesome.
Reply:Wisteria is the most unpredictable flower ther is. I have freind who has two planted twenty feet apart. One bloomed and has continued to bloom every year for fifteen years. The other bloomed for the first time two years ago. If you are lucky, at two years old.
I dug up and planted a small wisteria plant this summer. When can I expect it to bloom?
Depends on what stock the nursery used to grow it.
Root st]ock can take up to 5 years to bloom.
Cut Stock normally produce that next year.
I purchased some from Lowe's and still waiting for it to bloom.
Also have some from a local nursery that bloomed in the first year and looks awesome.
Reply:Wisteria is the most unpredictable flower ther is. I have freind who has two planted twenty feet apart. One bloomed and has continued to bloom every year for fifteen years. The other bloomed for the first time two years ago. If you are lucky, at two years old.
Is is possible to grow vines (wisteria) up an aluminum pergola in the South. Will the heat kill the vines?
We live in Charlotte, NC. The summers are hot - at times 100 degrees.
Is is possible to grow vines (wisteria) up an aluminum pergola in the South. Will the heat kill the vines?
Yes, Wisteria loves sunshine!
MAYBE the aluminum would get too hot but I doubt it. Personally, I think vines grow best on wood because they can cling to it better.
Reply:I wood use wood and plant in part shade where it gets only 6 hours of sun in the morning. Check your nursery and see if there are any new varieties that can take that kind of heat. They have new vines that are not as delicate as some .
Is is possible to grow vines (wisteria) up an aluminum pergola in the South. Will the heat kill the vines?
Yes, Wisteria loves sunshine!
MAYBE the aluminum would get too hot but I doubt it. Personally, I think vines grow best on wood because they can cling to it better.
Reply:I wood use wood and plant in part shade where it gets only 6 hours of sun in the morning. Check your nursery and see if there are any new varieties that can take that kind of heat. They have new vines that are not as delicate as some .
How do you prune a Wisteria tree?
Wisterias should be pruned twice each year a/ to ensure plenty of flower bud, and b/ to keep this vigorous climber under control.
Autumn Pruning involves cutting all of the current side-shoot growths back to within 30cms of the main lateral. This should leave 4-6 leaves on each side-shoot. Obviously, any side shoot required to extend or train the framework should be left and trained as required.
Winter Pruning January/February, cut these side shoots back even further - 6-10cm long, leaving only 2 or 3 buds on the side-shoot. These will be the flowering spurs.
Both of these operations should be carried out each year. The only shoots to be left 'unscathed' are those which are required to extend the size or direction of the plant.
Wisterias can be left unpruned where space allows, but flower more freely if pruned in summer and winter to build up a spur system.
August: Shorten-back current season’s shoots to 30cm (12in). This allows more sun to get to the wood, encouraging flower-bud formation.
February: Shorten-back the summer-pruned shoots to within 2.5-5cm (1-2in) of older wood or two to three buds. It should be possible now to distinguish the plumper flower buds from the slimmer growth buds.
Long, whippy shoots that grew after the summer pruning (bottom right) should also be pruned. Cut these back to five or six buds from the main branch, making the cut just above a bud.
Aftercare
If a plant, established for several years and regularly pruned, fails to flower, try a spring application of superphosphate at 68g per sq m (2oz per sq yd) and sulphate of potash at 34g per sq m (1oz per sq yd). This should help to check any tendency to excessive leaf growth and encourage flowering, particularly in lighter, sandy soils where there is more likelihood of low potash levels. Wisterias need a sunny situation and where poor or non-flowering plants are growing in some shade flowering may be encouraged by reducing overhead shade.
Although showing good drought tolerance once established, it is advisable to ensure that plants, especially if against a wall, do not suffer from lack of water. Mulch in spring before the onset of drier weather conditions to conserve moisture, and water thoroughly and regularly during any periods of drought, particularly from late July to September when flower buds are being formed.
Renovation
If possible stagger this over a number of years, removing and replacing one main branch as required. Wisterias cut almost to the base re-sprout vigorously, but take many years to flower freely again.
Poor or non-flowering plants
Graft failure: Wisterias are propagated commercially by grafting cultivars onto seedling rootstocks. If the graft fails the vigorous rootstock grows, which produces little flower. Always check when purchasing plants that a healthy graft union is present. A clear join should be seen, 15-30cm (6-12in) above ground level.
Seed-raised plants: Wisterias sometimes produce seeds, but these produce plants of inferior quality which can take many years to flower.
Soil conditions: Wisterias need a sunny, sheltered position to flower well. Consequently they are often planted against dry, sunny walls. To retain soil moisture and help prevent bud drop the following year mulch in spring and water regularly during dry spells, especially from late July to September when flower buds are forming.
Nutrition: Light, sandy soils can be low in potash, making plants reluctant to flower. Apply superphosphate (70g per sq m/2oz per sq yd) and sulphate of potash (35g per sq m/1oz per sq yd) to such soils in spring.
Frost or bird damage: Flower buds may fall in spring during fluctuating day and night temperatures, and frost can damage flower racemes, leaving them wilted on the plant. Birds sometimes damage buds whilst searching for insects, but usually a few buds escape damage to provide some display.
Further information
Search the online RHS Plant Finder for suppliers of wisterias
How do you prune a Wisteria tree?
Pruning Wisteria: Cut back current year's side growths to about 6 ins. in July or after flowing.
Reply:A few basic pruning cuts will help you rejuvenate and control the size of your shrubs and trees.
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Autumn Pruning involves cutting all of the current side-shoot growths back to within 30cms of the main lateral. This should leave 4-6 leaves on each side-shoot. Obviously, any side shoot required to extend or train the framework should be left and trained as required.
Winter Pruning January/February, cut these side shoots back even further - 6-10cm long, leaving only 2 or 3 buds on the side-shoot. These will be the flowering spurs.
Both of these operations should be carried out each year. The only shoots to be left 'unscathed' are those which are required to extend the size or direction of the plant.
Wisterias can be left unpruned where space allows, but flower more freely if pruned in summer and winter to build up a spur system.
August: Shorten-back current season’s shoots to 30cm (12in). This allows more sun to get to the wood, encouraging flower-bud formation.
February: Shorten-back the summer-pruned shoots to within 2.5-5cm (1-2in) of older wood or two to three buds. It should be possible now to distinguish the plumper flower buds from the slimmer growth buds.
Long, whippy shoots that grew after the summer pruning (bottom right) should also be pruned. Cut these back to five or six buds from the main branch, making the cut just above a bud.
Aftercare
If a plant, established for several years and regularly pruned, fails to flower, try a spring application of superphosphate at 68g per sq m (2oz per sq yd) and sulphate of potash at 34g per sq m (1oz per sq yd). This should help to check any tendency to excessive leaf growth and encourage flowering, particularly in lighter, sandy soils where there is more likelihood of low potash levels. Wisterias need a sunny situation and where poor or non-flowering plants are growing in some shade flowering may be encouraged by reducing overhead shade.
Although showing good drought tolerance once established, it is advisable to ensure that plants, especially if against a wall, do not suffer from lack of water. Mulch in spring before the onset of drier weather conditions to conserve moisture, and water thoroughly and regularly during any periods of drought, particularly from late July to September when flower buds are being formed.
Renovation
If possible stagger this over a number of years, removing and replacing one main branch as required. Wisterias cut almost to the base re-sprout vigorously, but take many years to flower freely again.
Poor or non-flowering plants
Graft failure: Wisterias are propagated commercially by grafting cultivars onto seedling rootstocks. If the graft fails the vigorous rootstock grows, which produces little flower. Always check when purchasing plants that a healthy graft union is present. A clear join should be seen, 15-30cm (6-12in) above ground level.
Seed-raised plants: Wisterias sometimes produce seeds, but these produce plants of inferior quality which can take many years to flower.
Soil conditions: Wisterias need a sunny, sheltered position to flower well. Consequently they are often planted against dry, sunny walls. To retain soil moisture and help prevent bud drop the following year mulch in spring and water regularly during dry spells, especially from late July to September when flower buds are forming.
Nutrition: Light, sandy soils can be low in potash, making plants reluctant to flower. Apply superphosphate (70g per sq m/2oz per sq yd) and sulphate of potash (35g per sq m/1oz per sq yd) to such soils in spring.
Frost or bird damage: Flower buds may fall in spring during fluctuating day and night temperatures, and frost can damage flower racemes, leaving them wilted on the plant. Birds sometimes damage buds whilst searching for insects, but usually a few buds escape damage to provide some display.
Further information
Search the online RHS Plant Finder for suppliers of wisterias
How do you prune a Wisteria tree?
Pruning Wisteria: Cut back current year's side growths to about 6 ins. in July or after flowing.
Reply:A few basic pruning cuts will help you rejuvenate and control the size of your shrubs and trees.
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Why is my wisteria bush not blooming?
I planted a wisteria bush about 3 years ago and it has never bloomed. I asked someone at a landscape place and they said I needed to fertilize it and cut all the new growth off. Well I did that and it still shows no signs of blooming. I really don't even know what time of the year to expect it to bloom. I am in zone six
Why is my wisteria bush not blooming?
My advice is see what the real authorities have to say about it. Not everyone on Yahoo! Answers has the right answer.
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PS I live in zone 6 and have been waiting for 3 years. Then I decided to see what the cause is.
My neighbor 5 houses down has about 40 feet of fence covered with the most beautiful wisteria, I've lived here for over 20 years it's only been blooming for about 10 or 12 years. It is a beauty though.
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Wisteria can take its time in beginning to bloom, but once it begins, it should continue. Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilizer around the plant -- it is in the pea family and can grow quite fast on its own. Too much nitrogen will encourage rapid growth, which often leads to giant plants with few to no blooms. Wisteria does need a minimum of six hours of sunlight a day to bloom, and should not be pruned past mid summer--since they set flower buds in the fall for the following spring bloom. Any pruning is best done as soon as flowering finishes in the spring (or for non-blooming plants, after they have fully leafed out.) Unfortunately, it is too late to do anything about blooms for this season, but you can begin work on next year. One method that can work to begin initiation of flower buds for next year, would be to root prune the plant in July or early August. To root-prune a plant, use a straight edged shovel, and dig straight down in a staggered pattern in a rough circle about a foot away from the plant. This should cut some roots (not all, because it is not a complete ring) and slow down the top growth. Often this encourages the plant to begin setting flower buds. You can give the plant a little super-phosphate and let it get a little on the dry side-again trying to slow down growth. Good luck and hopefully, you will see flowers next spring.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04185/341...
Not enough sun. Wisteria requires full sun to bloom well. Is it possible that a tree has grown large enough to cast more shade than it did two years ago?
Wisteria vines notorious for not blooming
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Reply:3 years old is young for wisteria . Nothing to worry about, yet . If this continues , try poking a shovel or knife into the ground, near the outer part of the roots . This provokes a "Oh no! I'm dying. Better reproduce now." response .(I.e. flowers) Report It
Reply:The biggest reason that wisterias don't bloom is because they are getting too much nitrogen. This is often true when the bush is planted in/near a lawn. The lawn gets lots of nice nitrogen fertilizer, and the wisteria gets it too. When it has lots of nitrogen, it is not stressed, and is not in any way motivated to produce blossoms in order to produce seed and reproduce - in short - it's TOO happy. Feed it with a fertilizer that has a high middle number (phosphorus), keep lawn fertilizer away from it, and hopefully it won't be TOO long before you see blossoms.
Wisterias usually bloom early in the spring, once the ground has begun to warm up - I'd guess sometime around early May for zone six, but that's just an estimate, as I've never lived in that zone. I had a huge wisteria in zone 7b (Denton, Texas, 30 miles north of Dallas), and it bloomed madly with absolutely no intervention on my part. Having acidic/volcanic soil helps, too, but I've seen wisterias bloom in Waco (zone 8) as well, and it's terribly alkaline there, so that's not a must.
Good luck!
Reply:Wisteria bushes need to be grafted before they will bloom. If when you bought your bush it did not have blooms on it, it may not be grafted. This may cause it to never bloom. Also, Wisterias usually do most of their blooming in the spring.
Reply:Ibelieve your wisteria will bloom this year or next. Just remember wisteria blooms once every two years. T4
Reply:I hate to tell you this, but you might have got a male Wisteria. And they do not bloom. Usually the bloom in the spring.
Reply:wisteria is a very slow vine to bloom...most very prolific ones are at least 7+ years old. just be very very patient with it. Just do what your doing and it will pay off....good luck!!
Why is my wisteria bush not blooming?
My advice is see what the real authorities have to say about it. Not everyone on Yahoo! Answers has the right answer.
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PS I live in zone 6 and have been waiting for 3 years. Then I decided to see what the cause is.
My neighbor 5 houses down has about 40 feet of fence covered with the most beautiful wisteria, I've lived here for over 20 years it's only been blooming for about 10 or 12 years. It is a beauty though.
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Wisteria can take its time in beginning to bloom, but once it begins, it should continue. Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilizer around the plant -- it is in the pea family and can grow quite fast on its own. Too much nitrogen will encourage rapid growth, which often leads to giant plants with few to no blooms. Wisteria does need a minimum of six hours of sunlight a day to bloom, and should not be pruned past mid summer--since they set flower buds in the fall for the following spring bloom. Any pruning is best done as soon as flowering finishes in the spring (or for non-blooming plants, after they have fully leafed out.) Unfortunately, it is too late to do anything about blooms for this season, but you can begin work on next year. One method that can work to begin initiation of flower buds for next year, would be to root prune the plant in July or early August. To root-prune a plant, use a straight edged shovel, and dig straight down in a staggered pattern in a rough circle about a foot away from the plant. This should cut some roots (not all, because it is not a complete ring) and slow down the top growth. Often this encourages the plant to begin setting flower buds. You can give the plant a little super-phosphate and let it get a little on the dry side-again trying to slow down growth. Good luck and hopefully, you will see flowers next spring.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04185/341...
Not enough sun. Wisteria requires full sun to bloom well. Is it possible that a tree has grown large enough to cast more shade than it did two years ago?
Wisteria vines notorious for not blooming
http://www.masslive.com/hg/pstories/pnl6...
Reply:3 years old is young for wisteria . Nothing to worry about, yet . If this continues , try poking a shovel or knife into the ground, near the outer part of the roots . This provokes a "Oh no! I'm dying. Better reproduce now." response .(I.e. flowers) Report It
Reply:The biggest reason that wisterias don't bloom is because they are getting too much nitrogen. This is often true when the bush is planted in/near a lawn. The lawn gets lots of nice nitrogen fertilizer, and the wisteria gets it too. When it has lots of nitrogen, it is not stressed, and is not in any way motivated to produce blossoms in order to produce seed and reproduce - in short - it's TOO happy. Feed it with a fertilizer that has a high middle number (phosphorus), keep lawn fertilizer away from it, and hopefully it won't be TOO long before you see blossoms.
Wisterias usually bloom early in the spring, once the ground has begun to warm up - I'd guess sometime around early May for zone six, but that's just an estimate, as I've never lived in that zone. I had a huge wisteria in zone 7b (Denton, Texas, 30 miles north of Dallas), and it bloomed madly with absolutely no intervention on my part. Having acidic/volcanic soil helps, too, but I've seen wisterias bloom in Waco (zone 8) as well, and it's terribly alkaline there, so that's not a must.
Good luck!
Reply:Wisteria bushes need to be grafted before they will bloom. If when you bought your bush it did not have blooms on it, it may not be grafted. This may cause it to never bloom. Also, Wisterias usually do most of their blooming in the spring.
Reply:Ibelieve your wisteria will bloom this year or next. Just remember wisteria blooms once every two years. T4
Reply:I hate to tell you this, but you might have got a male Wisteria. And they do not bloom. Usually the bloom in the spring.
Reply:wisteria is a very slow vine to bloom...most very prolific ones are at least 7+ years old. just be very very patient with it. Just do what your doing and it will pay off....good luck!!
What can I do to make my wisteria bloom next year?
This will be it's 2nd year. I bought it blooming but got nothing last year
What can I do to make my wisteria bloom next year?
Hi,
May I suggest taking a look over at this site?
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/vines...
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/
http://www.beginner-gardening.com/wister...
You may find alot of good answers there.
Hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:I was going to tell you to prune its roots but if it is only two years old it is too soon to do that. Fertilize it with some super phosphate. When you buy fertilizer there are three numbers. The first one is nitrogen which makes it grow and be green, the second is phosphorus which makes it bloom and the last is potash which is for its roots. A good fertilization should help. Sprinkle it around the plant and work it in with a trowel or tool that looks like a bent fork.
Reply:Perennials don't usually flower the first year you plant them. Use some fertilizer and it should bloon this year. It also takes about three to four years for them to really look good. Just continue fertilizing occasionally. Good luck, I love the fragrance!
Reply:most westeria need a mate to bloom.nursery woman in tennessee
Reply:I'm not an expert but I would trim it back a little and fertilize it, then mulch. I lived in the country and the neighbours had a wisteria to die for.it was years old and grew up trees on a cattle property, i don't think they did anything to it at all except when it started off- i know they didn't even water it, once established it will race off-----make sure you give it a good start, a little blood and bone allways gives a boost- make sure you don't touch the stem or put directly on the roots with the fertilizer and mulch as this can actually damage the plant. Give it a good watering at least once per week. if it is young - then water it every second day till it establishes but watch out this is one of the most beutifull plants alive but it can take over if you don't care for it There must be a site on the net that can tell you the best care for the plant
What can I do to make my wisteria bloom next year?
Hi,
May I suggest taking a look over at this site?
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/vines...
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/
http://www.beginner-gardening.com/wister...
You may find alot of good answers there.
Hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:I was going to tell you to prune its roots but if it is only two years old it is too soon to do that. Fertilize it with some super phosphate. When you buy fertilizer there are three numbers. The first one is nitrogen which makes it grow and be green, the second is phosphorus which makes it bloom and the last is potash which is for its roots. A good fertilization should help. Sprinkle it around the plant and work it in with a trowel or tool that looks like a bent fork.
Reply:Perennials don't usually flower the first year you plant them. Use some fertilizer and it should bloon this year. It also takes about three to four years for them to really look good. Just continue fertilizing occasionally. Good luck, I love the fragrance!
Reply:most westeria need a mate to bloom.nursery woman in tennessee
Reply:I'm not an expert but I would trim it back a little and fertilize it, then mulch. I lived in the country and the neighbours had a wisteria to die for.it was years old and grew up trees on a cattle property, i don't think they did anything to it at all except when it started off- i know they didn't even water it, once established it will race off-----make sure you give it a good start, a little blood and bone allways gives a boost- make sure you don't touch the stem or put directly on the roots with the fertilizer and mulch as this can actually damage the plant. Give it a good watering at least once per week. if it is young - then water it every second day till it establishes but watch out this is one of the most beutifull plants alive but it can take over if you don't care for it There must be a site on the net that can tell you the best care for the plant
How do i get rid of wisteria that has taken over my yard?
it has completely taken over the woods around my house,it is choking out all the trees,the ground is nothing but vines,they are starting to move into my yard,you cant even walk through the woods without a machete its like a dense jungle,its out of control,please tell me what i can do to get rid of it all but without harming the trees
How do i get rid of wisteria that has taken over my yard?
You can't.
nfd♥
Reply:It is not easy to get rid of. Cut the plants six inches from the ground. Droll a hole straight down and fill with Round Up for poison ivy -- this is a similar woody growth and the Round Up is a bit stronger. Check for new growth every week until the plants are on their way out. Any that show signs of recovery will need to be treated again. The parts up in the trees will eventually die as they will no longer be fed from the roots.
Reply:Wish I lived close to you, so that I could have a start of it.
How do i get rid of wisteria that has taken over my yard?
You can't.
nfd♥
Reply:It is not easy to get rid of. Cut the plants six inches from the ground. Droll a hole straight down and fill with Round Up for poison ivy -- this is a similar woody growth and the Round Up is a bit stronger. Check for new growth every week until the plants are on their way out. Any that show signs of recovery will need to be treated again. The parts up in the trees will eventually die as they will no longer be fed from the roots.
Reply:Wish I lived close to you, so that I could have a start of it.
Is it possible to grow Chinese Wisteria in zones9-10?
I tried ,growing it from a grafted piece from a mature tree ....it started to grow a 1 inch woody section ...and then just stopped.....I used 'Amend' potting soil mixture....mixed with the soil in my yard......I am wondering because I love the beauty of this tree/vine. Any suggestions for other vine-like plants would also be appreciated (for zone 9-10)
Is it possible to grow Chinese Wisteria in zones9-10?
*I would think it would do well in that zone unless of course it needs to have a dormant season. I'm in zone 6 and we do have the dormant season.
Mine is about 31/2 years old hasn't bloomed yet. My neighbor has 60 feet of fence covered in Chinese wisteria, beautiful when in bloom.
Do you have American, Japanes or Chinese Wisteria?
The violet-blue flowers, borne in showy, drooping racemes, are produced in late winter (hardiness zone 8 and 9) to early summer (hardiness zone 6). They cover the plant for several weeks each year.
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Japanese Wisteria
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/imp/modzz/00001...
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FP613
American Wisteria
From Zone 3 to 9 Depending on which kind.
http://www.naplants.com/Wisteria.htm
http://www.naplants.com/Wisteria.htm
Reply:Chinese wisteria is one of the prettiest plants when in bloom. Out of bloom they are another green plant. They grow quite well in zone 9 - 10. May have been the potting mixture or the lack of rootone on the cutting. There are a number of other vines that flourish in the lower zones. I might suggest the beautiful rangoon creeper,cross vine, trumpet vine,lady banksia roses,clematis,moscagnia,there are just too many varieties. From seed you might try the hyacinth bean vine or queen's lace. Good luck and happy gardening.
Reply:yes.zone 5-9.trumpet creeper,cross vine, jessamine
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Is it possible to grow Chinese Wisteria in zones9-10?
*I would think it would do well in that zone unless of course it needs to have a dormant season. I'm in zone 6 and we do have the dormant season.
Mine is about 31/2 years old hasn't bloomed yet. My neighbor has 60 feet of fence covered in Chinese wisteria, beautiful when in bloom.
Do you have American, Japanes or Chinese Wisteria?
The violet-blue flowers, borne in showy, drooping racemes, are produced in late winter (hardiness zone 8 and 9) to early summer (hardiness zone 6). They cover the plant for several weeks each year.
Scroll down for more information
Japanese Wisteria
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/imp/modzz/00001...
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FP613
American Wisteria
From Zone 3 to 9 Depending on which kind.
http://www.naplants.com/Wisteria.htm
http://www.naplants.com/Wisteria.htm
Reply:Chinese wisteria is one of the prettiest plants when in bloom. Out of bloom they are another green plant. They grow quite well in zone 9 - 10. May have been the potting mixture or the lack of rootone on the cutting. There are a number of other vines that flourish in the lower zones. I might suggest the beautiful rangoon creeper,cross vine, trumpet vine,lady banksia roses,clematis,moscagnia,there are just too many varieties. From seed you might try the hyacinth bean vine or queen's lace. Good luck and happy gardening.
Reply:yes.zone 5-9.trumpet creeper,cross vine, jessamine
phone
Do you believe wisteria, rose of sharon and mulberry are basically weeds?
I have had to dig these up whenever I see signs of them in my lawn, and usually near the border. Once I had to chop down a mulberry tree which I allowed to grow near my border with my neighbor. What a chore!
Each of these are beautiful, and I found out you can eat mulberies and even rose of sharon flowers.
I have only one rose of sharon, and it makes little seedlings every year that I could reroot and take to New York City and sell them on the corner for a few bucks.
People up there buy anything...all I need to do is set up shop near them guys with sqeegees who wipe your windshields.
They think wisteria is precious, and if you see one near somebody's brick attached home, people go "OOH and AAH"!
While being raised there, we had a rose of sharon in front of the house...attracted bees all summer long, but was beautiful.
I found out it's really a type of hibiscus.
What do you think?
Do you believe wisteria, rose of sharon and mulberry are basically weeds?
You don't have to go to New York to buy weeds. They are for sale everywhere I look. Almost every weed in my yard is for sale locally. I haven't seen golden rod yet but it will probably be for sale soon. Some of the plants others call weeds that grow in my yard look very nice %26amp; I would not try to get rid of them but might even try to start in other places.
Wisteria Sales for $100 here. I like it %26amp; would like to have it but I'm not paying $100 for it. If you like you can send me a start of it while your weeding.
My new neighbor from NJ just bought a vine of Honey Suckle for $35 %26amp; it is a weed that grows all over his %26amp; my property. I told him this right before spring kicked in but not knowing what it looked like he went %26amp; bought it. When I showed him where it was already growing he used a weed eater on it.
People never stop amazing me.
Most people think a female Asparagus is a weed but I would like it so it can reseed itself %26amp; I don’t have to buy crowns that are normally rotted when I get them.
Reply:I guess if you don't want a plant, it's a weed.. to me, all of the aforementioned plants are good, ornamental plants. Mulberries are nice trees, but the birds eat the fruit and inevitably bomb my car.. but the tree itself has a nice form and is a source of food for wildlife.
in summation.. my answer is no.. they're not..
Dandelions and pigweed.. yes. rose of sharon, no.
Reply:Since a weed is just a wild plant that some consider a nuisance, then, for you, the answer is yes. I happen to like these but, on the other hand, I don't have any of them. Maybe, I would change my mind if wisteria was eating my house.
Reply:I think you don't like New Yorkers!
Reply:There's no such thing a 'weed' there are just unwanted plants if you want to keep them enjoy the taste of the fruit and flowers then keep. As for stuff growing on your neighbours boarder maybe he should cut it down - or maybe you could move it away.
Each of these are beautiful, and I found out you can eat mulberies and even rose of sharon flowers.
I have only one rose of sharon, and it makes little seedlings every year that I could reroot and take to New York City and sell them on the corner for a few bucks.
People up there buy anything...all I need to do is set up shop near them guys with sqeegees who wipe your windshields.
They think wisteria is precious, and if you see one near somebody's brick attached home, people go "OOH and AAH"!
While being raised there, we had a rose of sharon in front of the house...attracted bees all summer long, but was beautiful.
I found out it's really a type of hibiscus.
What do you think?
Do you believe wisteria, rose of sharon and mulberry are basically weeds?
You don't have to go to New York to buy weeds. They are for sale everywhere I look. Almost every weed in my yard is for sale locally. I haven't seen golden rod yet but it will probably be for sale soon. Some of the plants others call weeds that grow in my yard look very nice %26amp; I would not try to get rid of them but might even try to start in other places.
Wisteria Sales for $100 here. I like it %26amp; would like to have it but I'm not paying $100 for it. If you like you can send me a start of it while your weeding.
My new neighbor from NJ just bought a vine of Honey Suckle for $35 %26amp; it is a weed that grows all over his %26amp; my property. I told him this right before spring kicked in but not knowing what it looked like he went %26amp; bought it. When I showed him where it was already growing he used a weed eater on it.
People never stop amazing me.
Most people think a female Asparagus is a weed but I would like it so it can reseed itself %26amp; I don’t have to buy crowns that are normally rotted when I get them.
Reply:I guess if you don't want a plant, it's a weed.. to me, all of the aforementioned plants are good, ornamental plants. Mulberries are nice trees, but the birds eat the fruit and inevitably bomb my car.. but the tree itself has a nice form and is a source of food for wildlife.
in summation.. my answer is no.. they're not..
Dandelions and pigweed.. yes. rose of sharon, no.
Reply:Since a weed is just a wild plant that some consider a nuisance, then, for you, the answer is yes. I happen to like these but, on the other hand, I don't have any of them. Maybe, I would change my mind if wisteria was eating my house.
Reply:I think you don't like New Yorkers!
Reply:There's no such thing a 'weed' there are just unwanted plants if you want to keep them enjoy the taste of the fruit and flowers then keep. As for stuff growing on your neighbours boarder maybe he should cut it down - or maybe you could move it away.
Which variety of wisteria is best?
Hi
I want to but a wisteria for the front of the house, there are so many different varieties, which is the best?
Which variety of wisteria is best?
I wish questioners would tell us what growing zone they live in! If you are in Zone 4, Chinese wisteria is the only one that will survive. In a warmer zone, personal preference is the deciding factor. Read the nursery tags and make a choice. Do be sure your plant is grown from cuttings, not seeds. Seed-grown wisteria is sometimes sold but takes a long time to flower...sometimes, never.
Reply:any of the purple ones, i saw one that was called dragon something once, it was really dark purple, very pretty, looks great against brick
Reply:Wisteria's look lovely in magazines but they are a pain unless you are a proffesional gardener. They are rampant, damaging and take years to flower. when they drop thier leaves, what a mess. Go for a nice clematis or virginia creeper instead.
Reply:I wish I knew the answer I bought one 8 years ago the foliage is wonderful but it never flowers
Reply:I may miss this as you are in UK...we, in the southern part of US grow the Milletttia reticulata as it is evergreen.. blooming from July though September and is not so rampant as other Wisterias.
I want to but a wisteria for the front of the house, there are so many different varieties, which is the best?
Which variety of wisteria is best?
I wish questioners would tell us what growing zone they live in! If you are in Zone 4, Chinese wisteria is the only one that will survive. In a warmer zone, personal preference is the deciding factor. Read the nursery tags and make a choice. Do be sure your plant is grown from cuttings, not seeds. Seed-grown wisteria is sometimes sold but takes a long time to flower...sometimes, never.
Reply:any of the purple ones, i saw one that was called dragon something once, it was really dark purple, very pretty, looks great against brick
Reply:Wisteria's look lovely in magazines but they are a pain unless you are a proffesional gardener. They are rampant, damaging and take years to flower. when they drop thier leaves, what a mess. Go for a nice clematis or virginia creeper instead.
Reply:I wish I knew the answer I bought one 8 years ago the foliage is wonderful but it never flowers
Reply:I may miss this as you are in UK...we, in the southern part of US grow the Milletttia reticulata as it is evergreen.. blooming from July though September and is not so rampant as other Wisterias.
What to do with wisteria (vine type) that hasn't blomed in 8 years?
I live in northern Illinois and it has full sun 3/4 of the day. Please help.
What to do with wisteria (vine type) that hasn't blomed in 8 years?
Stress the plant: stop feeding, cut way back on water, cut the roots with a shovel approx. 30" all around the trunk. It will feel its existence is threatened and seek to reproduce (by flowering).
Reply:Cut it back severely this autumn, and force the plant to produce new shoots next year. Also try fertilizing it just as the snow melts next spring. Wisteria grows somewhat like grapes, and to keep grape plants strong and vital, they're cut back every year.
If you don't want to lose all of your vines at one go, try cutting just half of the old vines this year and easing them gently out of the tangle. And then cutting the other half next autumn to complete the transformation. You could put white twist ties around the base of the vines that you are leaving intact for a year to distinguish them easily from the new growth, when you go to cut them next autumn.
Reply:Burn it down and try again.
Thats what I did to my house and my first family.
Reply:chinese wisteria can takeup to 20 years to flower after being planted.feed it a good mix of manure and compost.dont forget to prune and hopefully next year is the one.
tis is what a search gave me
Wisteria is a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines native to the eastern United States and the East Asian states of China, Korea, and Japan. The vines climb by twining their stems either clockwise or counter-clockwise round any available support. They can climb as high as 20m above ground and spread at 10m laterally.
The leaves are alternate, 15-35 cm long, pinnate, with 9-19 leaflets. The beautiful flowers are produced in pendulous racemes 10-80 cm long, similar to those of genus Laburnum, but purple, violet, pink or white, not yellow. Flowering is in the spring (just before or as the leaves open) in some Asian species, and in mid to late summer in the American species and W. japonica. The flowers of some species are fragrant, most notably Chinese Wisteria. The seeds are produced in pods similar to those of laburnum, and, like that genus, are poisonous.
The genus was named after Dr. Caspar Wistar (1761-1818), a professor of anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania. As a consequence, the name is sometimes given as "Wistaria", but the spelling Wisteria is conserved under the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.
Wisteria species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Brown-tail. It is also an extremely popular ornamental in China and Japan as well as in the United States.
Wisteria, especially Wisteria sinensis, is very hardy and fast-growing. It is considered an invasive species in certain areas. It can grow in fairly poor-quality soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained ones. It thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Wisteria can be propagated via hardwood cutting, softwood cuttings, or seed. However, seeded specimens can take decades to bloom; for that reason, gardeners usually grow plants that have been started from rooted cuttings or grafted cultivars known to flower well. Another reason for failure to bloom can be excessive fertilizer (particularly nitrogen). Wisteria has nitrogen fixing capability (provided by Rhizobia bacteria in root nodules), and thus mature plants may benefit from added potassium and phosphate, but not nitrogen. Finally, wisteria can be reluctant to bloom because it has not reached maturity. Maturation may require only a few years, as in Kentucky Wisteria, or nearly twenty, as in Chinese Wisteria. Maturation can be forced by physically abusing the main trunk, root pruning, or drought stress.
Wisteria can grow into an unattractive mound when unsupported, but is at its best when allowed to clamber up a tree, pergola, wall, or other supporting structure. Whatever the case, the support must be very sturdy, because old wisteria can grow into immensely strong and heavy wrist-thick trunks and stems. These will certainly rend latticework, crush thin wooden posts, and can even strangle large trees. Its pendulous racemes are best viewed from below. Wisteria is an aggressive grower which can quickly clog gutters, sometimes invade foundations, and cause other physical damage if not controlled. To avoid many of these problems, wisteria should not be planted near a dwelling.
Wisteria flowers develop in buds near the base of the previous year's growth, so pruning back side shoots to the basal few buds in early spring can enhance the visibility of the flowers. If it is desired to control the size of the plant, the side shoots can be shortened to 20-40 cm long in mid summer, and back to 10-20 cm in the fall. The flowers of some varieties are edible and tasty and good in salads, and can even be used to make wine. Others are said to be toxic. Careful identification by an expert is strongly recommended before consuming this or any wild plant.
Reply:Has it ever bloomed? I've heard that it can take wisteria 7 years to bloom after planting.
Maybe try something new, like a native Illinois plant that blooms more easily.
What to do with wisteria (vine type) that hasn't blomed in 8 years?
Stress the plant: stop feeding, cut way back on water, cut the roots with a shovel approx. 30" all around the trunk. It will feel its existence is threatened and seek to reproduce (by flowering).
Reply:Cut it back severely this autumn, and force the plant to produce new shoots next year. Also try fertilizing it just as the snow melts next spring. Wisteria grows somewhat like grapes, and to keep grape plants strong and vital, they're cut back every year.
If you don't want to lose all of your vines at one go, try cutting just half of the old vines this year and easing them gently out of the tangle. And then cutting the other half next autumn to complete the transformation. You could put white twist ties around the base of the vines that you are leaving intact for a year to distinguish them easily from the new growth, when you go to cut them next autumn.
Reply:Burn it down and try again.
Thats what I did to my house and my first family.
Reply:chinese wisteria can takeup to 20 years to flower after being planted.feed it a good mix of manure and compost.dont forget to prune and hopefully next year is the one.
tis is what a search gave me
Wisteria is a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines native to the eastern United States and the East Asian states of China, Korea, and Japan. The vines climb by twining their stems either clockwise or counter-clockwise round any available support. They can climb as high as 20m above ground and spread at 10m laterally.
The leaves are alternate, 15-35 cm long, pinnate, with 9-19 leaflets. The beautiful flowers are produced in pendulous racemes 10-80 cm long, similar to those of genus Laburnum, but purple, violet, pink or white, not yellow. Flowering is in the spring (just before or as the leaves open) in some Asian species, and in mid to late summer in the American species and W. japonica. The flowers of some species are fragrant, most notably Chinese Wisteria. The seeds are produced in pods similar to those of laburnum, and, like that genus, are poisonous.
The genus was named after Dr. Caspar Wistar (1761-1818), a professor of anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania. As a consequence, the name is sometimes given as "Wistaria", but the spelling Wisteria is conserved under the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.
Wisteria species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Brown-tail. It is also an extremely popular ornamental in China and Japan as well as in the United States.
Wisteria, especially Wisteria sinensis, is very hardy and fast-growing. It is considered an invasive species in certain areas. It can grow in fairly poor-quality soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained ones. It thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Wisteria can be propagated via hardwood cutting, softwood cuttings, or seed. However, seeded specimens can take decades to bloom; for that reason, gardeners usually grow plants that have been started from rooted cuttings or grafted cultivars known to flower well. Another reason for failure to bloom can be excessive fertilizer (particularly nitrogen). Wisteria has nitrogen fixing capability (provided by Rhizobia bacteria in root nodules), and thus mature plants may benefit from added potassium and phosphate, but not nitrogen. Finally, wisteria can be reluctant to bloom because it has not reached maturity. Maturation may require only a few years, as in Kentucky Wisteria, or nearly twenty, as in Chinese Wisteria. Maturation can be forced by physically abusing the main trunk, root pruning, or drought stress.
Wisteria can grow into an unattractive mound when unsupported, but is at its best when allowed to clamber up a tree, pergola, wall, or other supporting structure. Whatever the case, the support must be very sturdy, because old wisteria can grow into immensely strong and heavy wrist-thick trunks and stems. These will certainly rend latticework, crush thin wooden posts, and can even strangle large trees. Its pendulous racemes are best viewed from below. Wisteria is an aggressive grower which can quickly clog gutters, sometimes invade foundations, and cause other physical damage if not controlled. To avoid many of these problems, wisteria should not be planted near a dwelling.
Wisteria flowers develop in buds near the base of the previous year's growth, so pruning back side shoots to the basal few buds in early spring can enhance the visibility of the flowers. If it is desired to control the size of the plant, the side shoots can be shortened to 20-40 cm long in mid summer, and back to 10-20 cm in the fall. The flowers of some varieties are edible and tasty and good in salads, and can even be used to make wine. Others are said to be toxic. Careful identification by an expert is strongly recommended before consuming this or any wild plant.
Reply:Has it ever bloomed? I've heard that it can take wisteria 7 years to bloom after planting.
Maybe try something new, like a native Illinois plant that blooms more easily.
Looking for information on wisteria? Would you recommend putting in a large pot and sitting it on my sun porch
My sun porch is two stories high. I would think it would be very lovely vineing up the beams on my sun porch? Am concerned about how hot it gets out there in the summer. I had a Alabama Sweet Potato vine out there a couple of summers ago and it did quite well until winter came and the porch door was left open and the frost got it. Loved that Alabama Sweet Potato! Would like to have another.
Looking for information on wisteria? Would you recommend putting in a large pot and sitting it on my sun porch
I love wisteria and have three plants growing over an arbor.
Wisteria is not an indoor plant. It can take the heat, but also needs the direct sun.
I also do not think that it would make a good "pot" plant as it grows very large and puts down a lot of roots.
As wisteria grows, the vines turn to thick, heavy wood. It needs a VERY strong support. During spring and summer, it puts out many new vines. These require continual care and cutting back or your sun porch will become a "jungle room". The vines also can be destructive as they work their way into any little space (they can lift shingles off a roof!). If they were trying to get more sunlight, they might push through any little hole in your sun room.
Good Luck!!
Reply:I never had a wisteria myself, but I did help a neighbor with tending hers where she had it out in the yard. The plant was very hardy- and if anything, we had to watch it so it didn't spread. This was after I cut and yanked out more honeysuckle than you could shake a stick at.
That shouldn't be a problem for you, since yours is in a pot. Just make sure it gets enough water.
Reply:I would be very hesitant to bring a Wisteria indoors. If that plant really got going, it could well pull your sun porch down! They can be quite destructive. Good luck--
Reply:wisteria is often used a bonsai specimen, so it's a good choice for container gardening. You will need to root prune every couple of years, but that's not hard to do. And it can take severe pruning when necessary as well. You may not get flowers for some time though, especially if it's a wisteria that was grown from seed.
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Looking for information on wisteria? Would you recommend putting in a large pot and sitting it on my sun porch
I love wisteria and have three plants growing over an arbor.
Wisteria is not an indoor plant. It can take the heat, but also needs the direct sun.
I also do not think that it would make a good "pot" plant as it grows very large and puts down a lot of roots.
As wisteria grows, the vines turn to thick, heavy wood. It needs a VERY strong support. During spring and summer, it puts out many new vines. These require continual care and cutting back or your sun porch will become a "jungle room". The vines also can be destructive as they work their way into any little space (they can lift shingles off a roof!). If they were trying to get more sunlight, they might push through any little hole in your sun room.
Good Luck!!
Reply:I never had a wisteria myself, but I did help a neighbor with tending hers where she had it out in the yard. The plant was very hardy- and if anything, we had to watch it so it didn't spread. This was after I cut and yanked out more honeysuckle than you could shake a stick at.
That shouldn't be a problem for you, since yours is in a pot. Just make sure it gets enough water.
Reply:I would be very hesitant to bring a Wisteria indoors. If that plant really got going, it could well pull your sun porch down! They can be quite destructive. Good luck--
Reply:wisteria is often used a bonsai specimen, so it's a good choice for container gardening. You will need to root prune every couple of years, but that's not hard to do. And it can take severe pruning when necessary as well. You may not get flowers for some time though, especially if it's a wisteria that was grown from seed.
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Winterizing Wisteria Plants Outside?
I live in Colorado, and bought new wisteria plants last spring and planted them in the ground in a sunny spot. I've read some other responses, but it didn't give me enough information for my particular situation. As far as I understand it, I shouldn't prune them, but leave them alone and keep them watered throughout the winter or leave them alone completely?
Winterizing Wisteria Plants Outside?
Hi:
Wisteria shrubs are deciduous and die out in the winter time. If your ground hasn't frozen yet, prune back the older branches. Always trim a branch at an angle. If you prune straignt across you could damage the tree.
You could add mulch to the shrub as this will help to the root system and to retain moisture.
If you haven't received much snow, go ahead and add a six month nitrogen slow release fertilizer to the base of the plant.
You can water some, but during the winter there isn't much of a growth pattern, so I tell my clients not to worry about it so much. Your roots are established, so you should be fine.
I hope this has helped some and if you need any other suggestions, please feel free to contact me at my website. I will link you to my properly pruning page as well as my site map. My site map has everything that is on the website. Good luck to you and have a great day!
Kimberly
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Reply:Not sure what zone you are in but think they are hardy there. It is a good idea to let them be until the spring thaws.Then you can do some cleanup pruning if you need to. It wouldnt hurt to water them a couple of times during the winter. If you have a county extension agent there, they would be a good source of info for your exact area.
Reply:I live in the Southern USA where this plant is cultivated from and I have Wisteria Plants I am training into sculpture. I always prune whenever needed and even in winter but your location is different and may require to wrap in a heavy poly as much as is needed to prevent those week long freezes from killing off everything above ground.
Winterizing Wisteria Plants Outside?
Hi:
Wisteria shrubs are deciduous and die out in the winter time. If your ground hasn't frozen yet, prune back the older branches. Always trim a branch at an angle. If you prune straignt across you could damage the tree.
You could add mulch to the shrub as this will help to the root system and to retain moisture.
If you haven't received much snow, go ahead and add a six month nitrogen slow release fertilizer to the base of the plant.
You can water some, but during the winter there isn't much of a growth pattern, so I tell my clients not to worry about it so much. Your roots are established, so you should be fine.
I hope this has helped some and if you need any other suggestions, please feel free to contact me at my website. I will link you to my properly pruning page as well as my site map. My site map has everything that is on the website. Good luck to you and have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:Not sure what zone you are in but think they are hardy there. It is a good idea to let them be until the spring thaws.Then you can do some cleanup pruning if you need to. It wouldnt hurt to water them a couple of times during the winter. If you have a county extension agent there, they would be a good source of info for your exact area.
Reply:I live in the Southern USA where this plant is cultivated from and I have Wisteria Plants I am training into sculpture. I always prune whenever needed and even in winter but your location is different and may require to wrap in a heavy poly as much as is needed to prevent those week long freezes from killing off everything above ground.
Where to grow Evergreen Wisteria - no arbor/trellis.?
I have an Evergreen Wisteria, not to be confused with the Chinese Wisteria. It is already about 4 feet tall but not too thick. Where can I grow it? I was thinking of planting it next to my wooden fence and just helping it along with pegs/wire. Will it take to the fence and create a nice display of flowers? Or will it overtake with too much weight on the fence. Please do help, I am in Zone 9 Houston TX.
Where to grow Evergreen Wisteria - no arbor/trellis.?
Well, the Evergreen Wisteria is well suited for your area and although it is not the Chinese wisteria or as aggressive, it still has the same growing habit. The evergreen wisteria needs heavy duty support because it will become heavier as the years pass. I don't know if you've seen a mature wisteria trunk, but it looks a lot like a small tree trunk. Wisteria have been known to remove siding and uproot fence posts. Make sure your wooden fence is very strong and keep in mind that as the your wisteria grows stronger, your fence can weaken both from the stress of the wisteria and age. I would think that some sort of heavy duty arbor made of strong wood would be best.
Reply:from this picture, it would seem to be able to stand 'on it's own' to resemble a tree....
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...
click on the 'evergreen wisteria' words that will link back to the webpage with info on it....
if you can find info on pruning this vine, I do believe you could get a very nice specimen 'tree' out of it!....
Where to grow Evergreen Wisteria - no arbor/trellis.?
Well, the Evergreen Wisteria is well suited for your area and although it is not the Chinese wisteria or as aggressive, it still has the same growing habit. The evergreen wisteria needs heavy duty support because it will become heavier as the years pass. I don't know if you've seen a mature wisteria trunk, but it looks a lot like a small tree trunk. Wisteria have been known to remove siding and uproot fence posts. Make sure your wooden fence is very strong and keep in mind that as the your wisteria grows stronger, your fence can weaken both from the stress of the wisteria and age. I would think that some sort of heavy duty arbor made of strong wood would be best.
Reply:from this picture, it would seem to be able to stand 'on it's own' to resemble a tree....
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...
click on the 'evergreen wisteria' words that will link back to the webpage with info on it....
if you can find info on pruning this vine, I do believe you could get a very nice specimen 'tree' out of it!....
I've heard that the plant Wisteria is poisonous to dogs. Is it branches or the flowers that are poisonous?
Generally, most of the plant toxic in poisonous plants are found primarily in the plant sap, and can be found in higher concentrations in its fruits and flowers, as well as seed and seed pods and beans.
You shouldn't be worried about the branches unless you plan to play fetch with a branch from that plant, even so, there shouldn't be much harm done unless your dog actually eats the branch, but your dog would probably suffer from some indigestion.
I've heard that the plant Wisteria is poisonous to dogs. Is it branches or the flowers that are poisonous?
Poisonous Plants for Cats, Dogs, Humans:
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Wisteria Vines:
If ingested in sufficient quantities (which, for a young child, would be a relatively small amount), the seeds and pods of wisterias can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea.
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You shouldn't be worried about the branches unless you plan to play fetch with a branch from that plant, even so, there shouldn't be much harm done unless your dog actually eats the branch, but your dog would probably suffer from some indigestion.
I've heard that the plant Wisteria is poisonous to dogs. Is it branches or the flowers that are poisonous?
Poisonous Plants for Cats, Dogs, Humans:
http://landscaping.about.com/od/poisonou...
Wisteria Vines:
If ingested in sufficient quantities (which, for a young child, would be a relatively small amount), the seeds and pods of wisterias can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea.
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Is Wisteria poisonous to peafowl?
I hope not, 'cause they've been eating the leaves like popcorn for weeks now. I hear different things from different garden supply places, please let me know if anyone has experience with this bidness.
Is Wisteria poisonous to peafowl?
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Wisteria tree planted 8 years ago, zone 3-4 has not produced a single bloom. How to make tree produce blooms?
Tree is planted on the east side of my home and is trained over a trellis. Grows like crazy but no blooms. Live in Oscoda(northeast Michigan) which is zone 3 or 4 depending on who you talk to. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me. Thanks so much. Kim K
Wisteria tree planted 8 years ago, zone 3-4 has not produced a single bloom. How to make tree produce blooms?
You can try planting a second wisteria for cross polination.
This will encourage the plant to produce flowers.
The second plant does not need to be close to the other one.
You can plant it in another area of your yard.
Good luck.
Reply:It may not have the right minerals in the dirt for blooming. Check with your local gardening center. You may try "beating the bush." Seriously, to make apple trees and such produce fruit, you beat the tree. Use a sturdy stick, bat or newspaper and whack you tree. Do not hit to the point of breaking or denting the bark, but just enough to shake the tree and the limbs. Whack it all the way around the trunk and see if it helps. Learned this from Jerry Baker/x officer now pro gardner. He is a whiz in this area.
Reply:So long as Wisterias are happy, they have no incentive to bloom (a prelude to reproducing). I've heard you need to stress the plant. Withhold feeding, even pruning the roots may be necessary.
Reply:I pruned my wisteria last fall and this spring it produced triple the blooms. But its a young plant and may just be reaching its peak, mature stage.
I think you should maybe research pruning methods.
Reply:Frankly wisteria is a terrible plant. It is extremely invasive and will virtually grow over everything in its path. As for blooms...they make a huge mess and then you have an overabundance of seeds and then your whole yard is growing wisteria and you will end up like Jack-In-The_Bean-Stalk. Do yourself a favor now...cut it down and paint it with Round-Up. Plant Something else that is NOT invasive. Clematis for example.
Reply:I thought Wisteria was a Parasitic vine?
-HtJ
Reply:It takes usually 10+ years for Wisteria to bloom.
Reply:I had the same problem,and I found out that it needed some acid,,so as we live in the country,,I couldn't drive to town at the time ,,so I use the ashes from my wood stove,mix in with some soil more ash then soil,,then I dug some of the old soil of from top,,away from the wisteria,,then I put the ashy soil in place,,and watered it well,,watered quite often so that acid gets down to roots,,in a couple of weeks,,I could tell the difference already,,but there may be an easier solution for you,,,good luck,,am happy with mine now
Reply:I have never raised wisteria but I have serval friends that love them. It sometimes takes 15 years for the blooms even if you have done everything right. Try LIGHTLY pruning and see if that will make a differnece. If you don't want to chance that then be patient. It will eventualy bloom and you will be rewarded for your hard efforts.
Reply:I do not know what planting second plant for cross pollination will accomplish if the first plant has never bloomed! Pollination is what happens AFTER a plant flowers. This promotes the production of seeds. Anyway, I have the same problem and all I ever hear is it could take 7 to 15 years for the darn thing to bloom. Wish someone had told me that before I bought it!
Reply:Use a product called triple super phosphate... enhances blooming.
Wisteria tree planted 8 years ago, zone 3-4 has not produced a single bloom. How to make tree produce blooms?
You can try planting a second wisteria for cross polination.
This will encourage the plant to produce flowers.
The second plant does not need to be close to the other one.
You can plant it in another area of your yard.
Good luck.
Reply:It may not have the right minerals in the dirt for blooming. Check with your local gardening center. You may try "beating the bush." Seriously, to make apple trees and such produce fruit, you beat the tree. Use a sturdy stick, bat or newspaper and whack you tree. Do not hit to the point of breaking or denting the bark, but just enough to shake the tree and the limbs. Whack it all the way around the trunk and see if it helps. Learned this from Jerry Baker/x officer now pro gardner. He is a whiz in this area.
Reply:So long as Wisterias are happy, they have no incentive to bloom (a prelude to reproducing). I've heard you need to stress the plant. Withhold feeding, even pruning the roots may be necessary.
Reply:I pruned my wisteria last fall and this spring it produced triple the blooms. But its a young plant and may just be reaching its peak, mature stage.
I think you should maybe research pruning methods.
Reply:Frankly wisteria is a terrible plant. It is extremely invasive and will virtually grow over everything in its path. As for blooms...they make a huge mess and then you have an overabundance of seeds and then your whole yard is growing wisteria and you will end up like Jack-In-The_Bean-Stalk. Do yourself a favor now...cut it down and paint it with Round-Up. Plant Something else that is NOT invasive. Clematis for example.
Reply:I thought Wisteria was a Parasitic vine?
-HtJ
Reply:It takes usually 10+ years for Wisteria to bloom.
Reply:I had the same problem,and I found out that it needed some acid,,so as we live in the country,,I couldn't drive to town at the time ,,so I use the ashes from my wood stove,mix in with some soil more ash then soil,,then I dug some of the old soil of from top,,away from the wisteria,,then I put the ashy soil in place,,and watered it well,,watered quite often so that acid gets down to roots,,in a couple of weeks,,I could tell the difference already,,but there may be an easier solution for you,,,good luck,,am happy with mine now
Reply:I have never raised wisteria but I have serval friends that love them. It sometimes takes 15 years for the blooms even if you have done everything right. Try LIGHTLY pruning and see if that will make a differnece. If you don't want to chance that then be patient. It will eventualy bloom and you will be rewarded for your hard efforts.
Reply:I do not know what planting second plant for cross pollination will accomplish if the first plant has never bloomed! Pollination is what happens AFTER a plant flowers. This promotes the production of seeds. Anyway, I have the same problem and all I ever hear is it could take 7 to 15 years for the darn thing to bloom. Wish someone had told me that before I bought it!
Reply:Use a product called triple super phosphate... enhances blooming.
I have a 6' wisteria plant that I want to protect from freezing.?
I live in NW Washington and last year the plant I had died and didn't survive. The one I have now is in a big pot and I have brought it in my screened room, but I don't know if that's enough protection. Also, do I cut it down to promote new growth in the spring?
I have a 6' wisteria plant that I want to protect from freezing.?
The screened room is not enough protection from freezing if it is a young plant. To my knowledge the Wisteria is a vine plant so prunning is a must, even during the winter. Youg plants benefit from trimming them down and will flower earlier in their lives if done so. Is it Chinese or Japanese? I take it that it is not fully grown because it should survive through the winter being a vine and all. It will need a lot of sun. If there is a spot inside that has a lot of sun then bring it in. Or maybe invest in a plant light for indoors. If not then maybe you should invest in a fire safe, portable heater for the screened area near the plant. If you trim it and feed it well, it should survive through the winter. Good luck!!
Reply:Doubt your other one died from freezing. Wisterias are freeze-hardy in zones 5-9, and your area should be fine. Put in the ground outside and it should be ok. Don't trim unless you need to, as it will bloom on last years' growth, not new growth.
Reply:I think your problem is in the container, rather than the cold hardiness. Plants grown in containers over the winter are subject to damage, because their roots are above the ground, rather than planted in it. So your wisteria should be hardy where you are, but because of the way it's being grown, it died.
An unheated room, might, be enough protection. Certainly worth the try. Keep it moist throughout the winter. Place the plant against the interior wall.
Don't cut your wisteria back... it blooms off of mature wood, I've heard that the wood has to be seven years old to produce flowers. You don't want to start from scratch every year?
Good luck-
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I have a 6' wisteria plant that I want to protect from freezing.?
The screened room is not enough protection from freezing if it is a young plant. To my knowledge the Wisteria is a vine plant so prunning is a must, even during the winter. Youg plants benefit from trimming them down and will flower earlier in their lives if done so. Is it Chinese or Japanese? I take it that it is not fully grown because it should survive through the winter being a vine and all. It will need a lot of sun. If there is a spot inside that has a lot of sun then bring it in. Or maybe invest in a plant light for indoors. If not then maybe you should invest in a fire safe, portable heater for the screened area near the plant. If you trim it and feed it well, it should survive through the winter. Good luck!!
Reply:Doubt your other one died from freezing. Wisterias are freeze-hardy in zones 5-9, and your area should be fine. Put in the ground outside and it should be ok. Don't trim unless you need to, as it will bloom on last years' growth, not new growth.
Reply:I think your problem is in the container, rather than the cold hardiness. Plants grown in containers over the winter are subject to damage, because their roots are above the ground, rather than planted in it. So your wisteria should be hardy where you are, but because of the way it's being grown, it died.
An unheated room, might, be enough protection. Certainly worth the try. Keep it moist throughout the winter. Place the plant against the interior wall.
Don't cut your wisteria back... it blooms off of mature wood, I've heard that the wood has to be seven years old to produce flowers. You don't want to start from scratch every year?
Good luck-
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When is the best time to prune a wisteria vine?
And how far back should I prune it. (all the leaves are gone)
When is the best time to prune a wisteria vine?
Late Winter Pruning
Cut unpruned leader shoots back to one-half or two-thirds their length. Cut side shoots pruned the previous summer back to only one to two inches from their base for short flowering spurs.
This method of pruning allows permanent framework branches to extend each year by half the annual growth and side shoots to become short flowering spurs.
Reply:If you cut it now, it will not bloom in the spring. Always cut right after it blooms in the spring and no more. However, you can cut back the vines if they are hitting you in the face as you mow. :o)
One year the wisteria kept hitting our neighbor in the face while he was mowing, he got mad and cut it all the way to the ground. The next spring it was so heavy with flowers that you could not see the branches. It was absolutely beautiful! If we had one in our yard, I would cut it to the ground right after it blooms every spring. And like I said above, they recover quickly and are pretty all summer long.
If your lawn fertilizer is washing over into the soil of your wisteria, it will not bloom. Lawn fertilizer will cause pretty green leaves, but no flowers not only on the wisteria but any flower or shrub.
When is the best time to prune a wisteria vine?
Late Winter Pruning
Cut unpruned leader shoots back to one-half or two-thirds their length. Cut side shoots pruned the previous summer back to only one to two inches from their base for short flowering spurs.
This method of pruning allows permanent framework branches to extend each year by half the annual growth and side shoots to become short flowering spurs.
Reply:If you cut it now, it will not bloom in the spring. Always cut right after it blooms in the spring and no more. However, you can cut back the vines if they are hitting you in the face as you mow. :o)
One year the wisteria kept hitting our neighbor in the face while he was mowing, he got mad and cut it all the way to the ground. The next spring it was so heavy with flowers that you could not see the branches. It was absolutely beautiful! If we had one in our yard, I would cut it to the ground right after it blooms every spring. And like I said above, they recover quickly and are pretty all summer long.
If your lawn fertilizer is washing over into the soil of your wisteria, it will not bloom. Lawn fertilizer will cause pretty green leaves, but no flowers not only on the wisteria but any flower or shrub.
What tree has clusters of white or lavendar flowers that look like a wisteria vine's flowers and are in TN
how much more specific do you want? it's a tree with root and bark and leaves.
What tree has clusters of white or lavendar flowers that look like a wisteria vine's flowers and are in TN
black locust
Reply:probably lilac, they come in lots of colors, white purple (dark and light)
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What tree has clusters of white or lavendar flowers that look like a wisteria vine's flowers and are in TN
black locust
Reply:probably lilac, they come in lots of colors, white purple (dark and light)
http://www.theflowerexpert.com/media/ima...
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Does anyone know how to kill off unwanted Wisteria. Round Up doesn't seem to be very effective.?
It is growing up through our lawn and in other parts of the garden. I have managed to dig some of the roots out but each year more and more seem to spring up.
Does anyone know how to kill off unwanted Wisteria. Round Up doesn't seem to be very effective.?
Household bleach could kill just about anything. I use a 50/50 solution of it to kill weeds in my backyard. Of course it kills any other vegetation as well, so you'll have to use it with caution.
That's just if you don't want to go out and get some herbicide thing.
Reply:Vegetation Killer. Don't get it on anything you don't want killed.
Reply:Brush Killer is the right answer, but don't spray the leaves. Cut off the sprout and brush a little Brush Killer on the cut stem, straight from the bottle. The roots will take it up and the wisteria will die. Some strong roots might take two applications before they completely die. They will struggle back up, kinda distorted-looking, and you just hit them with Brush Killer again.
Reply:Try a product called brushmaster.
It works well on brush and viney types of undesirable growth.
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Somewhere there maybe a link to some information about brushmaster herbicide
Good luck
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Does anyone know how to kill off unwanted Wisteria. Round Up doesn't seem to be very effective.?
Household bleach could kill just about anything. I use a 50/50 solution of it to kill weeds in my backyard. Of course it kills any other vegetation as well, so you'll have to use it with caution.
That's just if you don't want to go out and get some herbicide thing.
Reply:Vegetation Killer. Don't get it on anything you don't want killed.
Reply:Brush Killer is the right answer, but don't spray the leaves. Cut off the sprout and brush a little Brush Killer on the cut stem, straight from the bottle. The roots will take it up and the wisteria will die. Some strong roots might take two applications before they completely die. They will struggle back up, kinda distorted-looking, and you just hit them with Brush Killer again.
Reply:Try a product called brushmaster.
It works well on brush and viney types of undesirable growth.
read this for everything you ever wanted to know about weed control practices
http://doyourownlawncare.wordpress.com/2...
Somewhere there maybe a link to some information about brushmaster herbicide
Good luck
Reply:Tobacco juice or liquid from cigrettes will do it. Be careful of not getting it around anything else.
Growing wisteria in illinois?
I was thinking about getting a wisteria plant but I don't know alot about them.I was wondering the growth rate,which one is hardy for illinois and pruning of the plant.
Growing wisteria in illinois?
Here is a link for a wisteria that will be hardy in Illinois. http://www.naturehills.com/product/aunt_... The growth rate is fast and the plant can tolerate partial shade or full sun. As for pruning here is a link to learn more:
http://www.plantamnesty.org/pruning_topi...
Reply:Native Wisteria is very hardy and invasive. To keep them under control, they should be trimmed back. Remember, flowers come on the oldest wood.
Growing wisteria in illinois?
Here is a link for a wisteria that will be hardy in Illinois. http://www.naturehills.com/product/aunt_... The growth rate is fast and the plant can tolerate partial shade or full sun. As for pruning here is a link to learn more:
http://www.plantamnesty.org/pruning_topi...
Reply:Native Wisteria is very hardy and invasive. To keep them under control, they should be trimmed back. Remember, flowers come on the oldest wood.
How do I get rid of a wisteria bush?
I wisteria generally has a huge underground root system; you're probably going to have to use an herbicide like Roundup to kill it, and even then, it's going to take a while. I'd suggest putting it on Craig's List or Freecycle for your location, to see if someone will come and dig it out and take it off your hands; then you can use Roundup for any remaining growth.
How do I get rid of a wisteria bush?
I would say dig up what you can and then what grows back you can use Roundup on. It may take a couple times.
Reply:Gosh I love mine, but, cut it to the ground and pour salt on it, nothing will grow there for awhile.
Reply:pull it up by the roots
How do I get rid of a wisteria bush?
I would say dig up what you can and then what grows back you can use Roundup on. It may take a couple times.
Reply:Gosh I love mine, but, cut it to the ground and pour salt on it, nothing will grow there for awhile.
Reply:pull it up by the roots
When do you trim a wisteria?
The plant is about 5 years old.
When do you trim a wisteria?
Remember that it blooms on old wood. Keep hands (with five leaves) and trim whips (long stringers).Trim as needed to keep long growth you don't want and trim for shape during the winter in mild areas.
Reply:Trim in the fall. I like to trim in the winter. No bugs and diseases. With Wisteria you trim hard(a lot).
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When do you trim a wisteria?
Remember that it blooms on old wood. Keep hands (with five leaves) and trim whips (long stringers).Trim as needed to keep long growth you don't want and trim for shape during the winter in mild areas.
Reply:Trim in the fall. I like to trim in the winter. No bugs and diseases. With Wisteria you trim hard(a lot).
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What are some common problems/diseases related to Wisteria bushes/trees and what are some remedies for same?
My neighbor has a Wisteria plant which had prospered for some 26 years, but it fell "ill" after a particularly aggressive pruning by another neighbor %26amp; it seems to have died. Is there some way to salvage it? The owner is willing to try anything you can recommend since it belonged to his mother, who is now deceased -- hence, it has lots of sentimental value!
What are some common problems/diseases related to Wisteria bushes/trees and what are some remedies for same?
A common problem! Give the plant a good feed with a high nitrogen feed (this is seen as N on fertiliser packs i.e. N.P.K.)and keep well watered. It should start to sprout new shoots, possibly from lower down the stem if it's been pruned too hard. Leave these shoots for at least three years before you prune them again. A good gardening book should tell you the correct method, mine is: in winter i.e. late January early February, cut the shoots back to 2-3 buds. Then in summer i.e. august, cut the long growths back to around 5-6 buds. This is the best method. I've worked on wisterias that are over 200 years old, in fact the oldest one in the UK, so it's been well tried and tested!
If no shoots are obvious I would still feed and water and leave it until next year before making any judgments. Plants can go into shock and may lie dormant for a season, so give it a chance. If nothing happens by early next summer I would say it's dead, but you can scrape a small slice of bark off the trunk and if it's green underneath then it's alive, if it's brown it's dead.Good luck.
What are some common problems/diseases related to Wisteria bushes/trees and what are some remedies for same?
A common problem! Give the plant a good feed with a high nitrogen feed (this is seen as N on fertiliser packs i.e. N.P.K.)and keep well watered. It should start to sprout new shoots, possibly from lower down the stem if it's been pruned too hard. Leave these shoots for at least three years before you prune them again. A good gardening book should tell you the correct method, mine is: in winter i.e. late January early February, cut the shoots back to 2-3 buds. Then in summer i.e. august, cut the long growths back to around 5-6 buds. This is the best method. I've worked on wisterias that are over 200 years old, in fact the oldest one in the UK, so it's been well tried and tested!
If no shoots are obvious I would still feed and water and leave it until next year before making any judgments. Plants can go into shock and may lie dormant for a season, so give it a chance. If nothing happens by early next summer I would say it's dead, but you can scrape a small slice of bark off the trunk and if it's green underneath then it's alive, if it's brown it's dead.Good luck.
Planting Wisteria Sinensis from a seed, when will I get its first bloom?
I got some Wisteria Sinensis seeds. I want to plant them but as long as I know this vine has a fast growing rate but I want to know when will I get its first bloom? average time?
I read that the japanese species (Wisteria Floribunda) will bloom after 10 or 15 years of age!! this also happens with the Sinensis species too?
I dont really want to wait too long!!!
Thank you all!!!!
Planting Wisteria Sinensis from a seed, when will I get its first bloom?
You're not going to like this answer, but it's true. It takes 10 years to see it bloom. I know it's a crazy amount of time, but the years will come and go any way might as well plant it and forget about it until the long awaited date!
Good luck ;o)
Reply:10 years may be an exaggeration. The plant needs to reach what it thinks is 'maturity'. This can be achieved with aggressive pruning, limiting root ball size (smaller is better) as well as stressing the plant by with holding water after vegetative growth fully develops. Report It
I read that the japanese species (Wisteria Floribunda) will bloom after 10 or 15 years of age!! this also happens with the Sinensis species too?
I dont really want to wait too long!!!
Thank you all!!!!
Planting Wisteria Sinensis from a seed, when will I get its first bloom?
You're not going to like this answer, but it's true. It takes 10 years to see it bloom. I know it's a crazy amount of time, but the years will come and go any way might as well plant it and forget about it until the long awaited date!
Good luck ;o)
Reply:10 years may be an exaggeration. The plant needs to reach what it thinks is 'maturity'. This can be achieved with aggressive pruning, limiting root ball size (smaller is better) as well as stressing the plant by with holding water after vegetative growth fully develops. Report It
When is the best time to move a wisteria plant and a eucalyptus tree?
both plants are about a year old need to move to extend shed
When is the best time to move a wisteria plant and a eucalyptus tree?
before they get too big to handle
Reply:March, try to take up as much root as possible and when you replant, water well and feed well.
Reply:dont know about wisteria but eucalyptus are very hardy and can really be moved anytime if youwater wll but the BEST time is now
When is the best time to move a wisteria plant and a eucalyptus tree?
before they get too big to handle
Reply:March, try to take up as much root as possible and when you replant, water well and feed well.
Reply:dont know about wisteria but eucalyptus are very hardy and can really be moved anytime if youwater wll but the BEST time is now
Why is my wisteria not flowering?
We live in Michigan and my husband planted a wisteria vine several years ago. The plant itself has done well but it has never flowered. Just don't know why. I don't know what type of wisteria it is, but it should have been a climbing vine (which it is) with the large dropped purple flowers (which it doesn't have)
Why is my wisteria not flowering?
Many wisteria take an incredibly long time to flower. I planted 2 Wisteria sinensis about 12 years ago, and we've only had bloom for 3 years. All kinds of conditions can set them back, plus they're just slow to establish in the first place. I know it seems very strange to see this huge, spreading vine with vigorous growth and no bloom for years, but that's their way. Patience will reward you!
Reply:This sounds strange, but be a little bit mean to it. Dig a shovel in about a foot away from the trunk and cut at the roots just a bit. Give it a hard prune. Add super phosphate in the fall per the directions on the package. If the plant feels it is being threatened, it will try to create offspring by flowering/seeding the following spring.
Reply:One of the biggest culprits that can thwart your hopes for a blossoming wisteria is lawn fertilizer. If the wisteria plant gets too much nitrogen (the primary component of lawn fertilizer), it generally has no inclination to bloom. Make sure when you fertilize your lawn that you keep the fertilizer 2 - 3 feet away from the trunk(s) of your plant. Also, wisterias prefer acid soil, so if your soil has a lot of limestone, you may want to feed it with a high-acid fertilizer. In addition, be sure that your wisteria has a good place to climb, such as a STURDY trellis or similar structure. keep it away from trees, as it can potentially take over.
Reply:It takes a long time for them to bloom. About 7-8 years and that is if the top is in the sun and the bottom is in the shade.
Reply:Happy wisterias (well nourished and watered) aren't particularly interested in flowering, as they don't feel their survival is threatened. Try stressing them for a while, no food, less water. Also trim the roots back.
Reply:It is a Japanese Wisteria, and it takes 7 years of maturity before it will bloom.
Q. Why doesn't my wisteria bloom?
A. Youth could be the problem since seedling plants require several years to flower and sometimes fail to flower at all. Grafted plants, the kind purchased at nurseries and garden centers, should not have this problem.
Reluctance of wisteria to bloom abundantly is usually due to a lack of one or more of the following cultural requirements: full sun, good drainage, and light fertilization in the fall, not spring. Another essential is annual pruning, which can be done by
shortening new shoots to five buds in summer. If a grafted or cutting-grown Chinese wisteria refuses to flower in three or four years after planting, or a Japanese wisteria is barren after about seven years, prune it heavily and fertilize with superphosphate. If this fails to produce blooms root-prune by driving a spade into the soil 24 inches from the trunk around the plant.
Reply:Thanx it didnt flower. Otherwise there would have been fear of being deflowered.
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Why is my wisteria not flowering?
Many wisteria take an incredibly long time to flower. I planted 2 Wisteria sinensis about 12 years ago, and we've only had bloom for 3 years. All kinds of conditions can set them back, plus they're just slow to establish in the first place. I know it seems very strange to see this huge, spreading vine with vigorous growth and no bloom for years, but that's their way. Patience will reward you!
Reply:This sounds strange, but be a little bit mean to it. Dig a shovel in about a foot away from the trunk and cut at the roots just a bit. Give it a hard prune. Add super phosphate in the fall per the directions on the package. If the plant feels it is being threatened, it will try to create offspring by flowering/seeding the following spring.
Reply:One of the biggest culprits that can thwart your hopes for a blossoming wisteria is lawn fertilizer. If the wisteria plant gets too much nitrogen (the primary component of lawn fertilizer), it generally has no inclination to bloom. Make sure when you fertilize your lawn that you keep the fertilizer 2 - 3 feet away from the trunk(s) of your plant. Also, wisterias prefer acid soil, so if your soil has a lot of limestone, you may want to feed it with a high-acid fertilizer. In addition, be sure that your wisteria has a good place to climb, such as a STURDY trellis or similar structure. keep it away from trees, as it can potentially take over.
Reply:It takes a long time for them to bloom. About 7-8 years and that is if the top is in the sun and the bottom is in the shade.
Reply:Happy wisterias (well nourished and watered) aren't particularly interested in flowering, as they don't feel their survival is threatened. Try stressing them for a while, no food, less water. Also trim the roots back.
Reply:It is a Japanese Wisteria, and it takes 7 years of maturity before it will bloom.
Q. Why doesn't my wisteria bloom?
A. Youth could be the problem since seedling plants require several years to flower and sometimes fail to flower at all. Grafted plants, the kind purchased at nurseries and garden centers, should not have this problem.
Reluctance of wisteria to bloom abundantly is usually due to a lack of one or more of the following cultural requirements: full sun, good drainage, and light fertilization in the fall, not spring. Another essential is annual pruning, which can be done by
shortening new shoots to five buds in summer. If a grafted or cutting-grown Chinese wisteria refuses to flower in three or four years after planting, or a Japanese wisteria is barren after about seven years, prune it heavily and fertilize with superphosphate. If this fails to produce blooms root-prune by driving a spade into the soil 24 inches from the trunk around the plant.
Reply:Thanx it didnt flower. Otherwise there would have been fear of being deflowered.
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Why Japanese wisteria is considered as incasive species?
Does this plant cause any trouble to other plants or humans?
Why Japanese wisteria is considered as incasive species?
BECAUSE IT DISPLACES NATURAL FLORA THIS MAY NOT BE TRUE EVERY WHERE ,IN THE RIGHT ENVIROMENT PLANTS THRIVE..BY DISPLACING THE NATIVE PLANTS YOU CHANGE THE LOCAL ECO SYSTEM WHICH AFFECTS THE FAUNA(ANIMAL LIFE),SOIL CONDITIONS SOIL MOSTURE CONTENT,ETC
Why Japanese wisteria is considered as incasive species?
BECAUSE IT DISPLACES NATURAL FLORA THIS MAY NOT BE TRUE EVERY WHERE ,IN THE RIGHT ENVIROMENT PLANTS THRIVE..BY DISPLACING THE NATIVE PLANTS YOU CHANGE THE LOCAL ECO SYSTEM WHICH AFFECTS THE FAUNA(ANIMAL LIFE),SOIL CONDITIONS SOIL MOSTURE CONTENT,ETC
Should I be worried about Wisteria roots?
I have a 4-year old purple wisteria on a trellis attached to a block wall. This summer I've noticed shoots coming up a couple feet from the main "trunk." Is it enough to clip these just below the surface, or should I do more?
I've heard horror stories about wisterias knocking over fences, but didn't know if controlling the roots was as important as keeping the rest of it pruned.
Should I be worried about Wisteria roots?
*I wouldn't worry about fences. One could hope that it is'nt planted close to your house as the roots will go for water. They have been known to go though foundations and break water pipes.
Reply:Wisteria vines will take over if you don't watch those pesky new growth shoots. You are doing the best thing that you can. Here in South Ga. you can see what will happen when left untended. There are hundreds of old home sights where these vines are up in the tops of trees. You shouldn't be in any danger of this happening if you continue to clip those shoots off under the ground. Remember that the roots can travel a pretty good distance under your yard. They shouldn't be a problem unless they become exposed. Then they will sprout new shoots.
Reply:Cut away as much as you need, you can't kill this plant once established as long as you don't injure the main trunk
I've heard horror stories about wisterias knocking over fences, but didn't know if controlling the roots was as important as keeping the rest of it pruned.
Should I be worried about Wisteria roots?
*I wouldn't worry about fences. One could hope that it is'nt planted close to your house as the roots will go for water. They have been known to go though foundations and break water pipes.
Reply:Wisteria vines will take over if you don't watch those pesky new growth shoots. You are doing the best thing that you can. Here in South Ga. you can see what will happen when left untended. There are hundreds of old home sights where these vines are up in the tops of trees. You shouldn't be in any danger of this happening if you continue to clip those shoots off under the ground. Remember that the roots can travel a pretty good distance under your yard. They shouldn't be a problem unless they become exposed. Then they will sprout new shoots.
Reply:Cut away as much as you need, you can't kill this plant once established as long as you don't injure the main trunk
Wisteria in my growing zone?
I live in the Flathead Valley in Montana and would like to grow a Japanese Wisteria. The variety that has fragrance and grows quite large. Is that possible? I have sand for soil.
Wisteria in my growing zone?
Hello,
I live south west coastal BC and have had a great success with Chinese wisteria. Japanese will also do well here. Both like slightly acidic soild 6.0 -7.0 ph.
Full sun is recommended; however, mine gets south east exposure, roots face east, and since growing like godzilla the, top covers our garage and gets full benefit of sun. Our soild is not ideal either, I live slightly below sea level by the Fraser River - somewhat wet until summer. But, beautiful large, dripping, mauve fragrant flowers in spring, ahhhh well worth the initial worry.
Chinese or Japanese needs a hole 2 - 3 feet diameter hole dug for planting. You will need a strong support system for the plant. It can get very heavy. We (me) cut ours back several times a year (on a nasty ladder), once after the first flowering, and whenever it gets too leggy. Hard pruning very early in spring.
Can grow 15 - 25 feet in one year! Not huge clumps, trendills mostly. If kept pruned, will repeat blooming, once established well. Feed sparingly.
Good luck and have fun!
If you have problems, check out web. I have never had difficulty, and have grown 2 from seed. Crazy, nuts here.
Reply:Wisteria is more like a big weed it should grow there fine it needs a sunny protected site there. For a trellis or arbor for it try
www.traderoutesnw.com
Reply:In order to best answer this question, we'd need to know what USDA hardiness zone you are in.
As Fidel answers, I think you'll be in for some trouble, if he located you correctly. Definitely verify your hardiness zone.
I recommend this web site as an excellent resource for information on Wisteria and other vines.
www.premiumplants.net
Good luck
I hope that this helps
Reply:I believe that Montana has a USDA hardiness zone of either 3 or 4, meaning the winters are especially harsh. A Japanese Wisteria is rated for a zone of 5-9. If you were on the western side of the Rockies, it would be no problem to grow, but being on the eastern side, I think you'd have great difficulties.
Reply:They thrive in well-drained soils. I'm not sure where in Montana Flathead Valley is; they're recommended for the far Western states.
Wisteria in my growing zone?
Hello,
I live south west coastal BC and have had a great success with Chinese wisteria. Japanese will also do well here. Both like slightly acidic soild 6.0 -7.0 ph.
Full sun is recommended; however, mine gets south east exposure, roots face east, and since growing like godzilla the, top covers our garage and gets full benefit of sun. Our soild is not ideal either, I live slightly below sea level by the Fraser River - somewhat wet until summer. But, beautiful large, dripping, mauve fragrant flowers in spring, ahhhh well worth the initial worry.
Chinese or Japanese needs a hole 2 - 3 feet diameter hole dug for planting. You will need a strong support system for the plant. It can get very heavy. We (me) cut ours back several times a year (on a nasty ladder), once after the first flowering, and whenever it gets too leggy. Hard pruning very early in spring.
Can grow 15 - 25 feet in one year! Not huge clumps, trendills mostly. If kept pruned, will repeat blooming, once established well. Feed sparingly.
Good luck and have fun!
If you have problems, check out web. I have never had difficulty, and have grown 2 from seed. Crazy, nuts here.
Reply:Wisteria is more like a big weed it should grow there fine it needs a sunny protected site there. For a trellis or arbor for it try
www.traderoutesnw.com
Reply:In order to best answer this question, we'd need to know what USDA hardiness zone you are in.
As Fidel answers, I think you'll be in for some trouble, if he located you correctly. Definitely verify your hardiness zone.
I recommend this web site as an excellent resource for information on Wisteria and other vines.
www.premiumplants.net
Good luck
I hope that this helps
Reply:I believe that Montana has a USDA hardiness zone of either 3 or 4, meaning the winters are especially harsh. A Japanese Wisteria is rated for a zone of 5-9. If you were on the western side of the Rockies, it would be no problem to grow, but being on the eastern side, I think you'd have great difficulties.
Reply:They thrive in well-drained soils. I'm not sure where in Montana Flathead Valley is; they're recommended for the far Western states.
Can anyone describe differences in Native Wisteria vines and the Asian species? For example:?
Are they all(3) deciduous? Do they twine clockwise or counterclockwise? Are the colors of flowers very different? How are their flowering panicles different? How are their blooming seasons different?
Can anyone describe differences in Native Wisteria vines and the Asian species? For example:?
They all are deciduous.
Several characteristics distinguish American Wisteria from its Asian counterparts. It grows only two-thirds as tall, its racemes are half as long (the shortest of the Wisteria family), and its bloom time is sometimes shorter than many Asian varieties. Its flowers are not scented, and its seed pods are smooth rather than velvety. It produces dense clusters of blue-purple, two-lipped, 2-cm-wide flowers on racemes 5-15cm long in late spring to early summer (June-August). Flowers appear after foliage has developed. American Wisteria can grow up to 15m long over many supports via powerful clockwise-twining stems. Not as aggressive as the two Asian Wisteria. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Wi...
Chinese Wisteria can grow 20-30 m long over supporting trees by counter-clockwise-twining stems. The flowers are white, violet, or blue, produced on 15-20 cm racemes in spring, usually reaching their peak in mid-May. The flowers on each raceme open simultaneously before the foliage has expanded, and have a distinctive fragrance similar to that of grapes. Though it has shorter racemes than Wisteria floribunda (Japanese Wisteria), it often has a higher quantity of racemes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisteria_si...
The flowering habit of Japanese wisteria is perhaps the most spectacular of the Wisteria family. It sports the longest flower racemes of any wisteria; they can reach nearly half a meter in length. These racemes burst into great trails of clustered white, violet, or blue flowers in early- to mid-spring (April - May). The flowers carry a distinctive fragrance similar to that of grapes. They open starting from the bottom and progress to the top. The early flowering time of Japanese wisteria can cause problems in temperate climates, where early frosts can destroy the coming years' flowers. Japanese wisteria can grow over 30m long over many supports via powerful clockwise-twining stems. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisteria_fl...
Reply:Most wisteria vines sold today are of the Asian variety. Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) blooms the earliest, usually before the leaves emerge. The stems of Chinese wisteria twine counterclockwise.
The racemes of Japanese wisteria (W. floribunda) are slightly larger and appear a little later in spring, with the expanding foliage. Stems twine clockwise around their supports.
Differences between the two are insignificant when it comes to pruning. Both are rampant growers that bear their flower buds on the previous season's wood. Expert advice on pruning wisterias nearly always revolves around a variation of this central theme: prune often and prune hard. The twining stems of American wisteria (W. frutescens) are vigorous, but less invasive and more manageable than those of the Asians. Unlike the others, our native vine blooms on the current season's growth, near the end of new branches. Because it needs time to initiate those buds, flowers appear later in the season, usually in early summer. The floral display is a little less impressive than the Asian species', it's still a charming vine, displaying handsome foliage and dangling purple flowers with a sweet perfume.
All are deciduous.
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Can anyone describe differences in Native Wisteria vines and the Asian species? For example:?
They all are deciduous.
Several characteristics distinguish American Wisteria from its Asian counterparts. It grows only two-thirds as tall, its racemes are half as long (the shortest of the Wisteria family), and its bloom time is sometimes shorter than many Asian varieties. Its flowers are not scented, and its seed pods are smooth rather than velvety. It produces dense clusters of blue-purple, two-lipped, 2-cm-wide flowers on racemes 5-15cm long in late spring to early summer (June-August). Flowers appear after foliage has developed. American Wisteria can grow up to 15m long over many supports via powerful clockwise-twining stems. Not as aggressive as the two Asian Wisteria. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Wi...
Chinese Wisteria can grow 20-30 m long over supporting trees by counter-clockwise-twining stems. The flowers are white, violet, or blue, produced on 15-20 cm racemes in spring, usually reaching their peak in mid-May. The flowers on each raceme open simultaneously before the foliage has expanded, and have a distinctive fragrance similar to that of grapes. Though it has shorter racemes than Wisteria floribunda (Japanese Wisteria), it often has a higher quantity of racemes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisteria_si...
The flowering habit of Japanese wisteria is perhaps the most spectacular of the Wisteria family. It sports the longest flower racemes of any wisteria; they can reach nearly half a meter in length. These racemes burst into great trails of clustered white, violet, or blue flowers in early- to mid-spring (April - May). The flowers carry a distinctive fragrance similar to that of grapes. They open starting from the bottom and progress to the top. The early flowering time of Japanese wisteria can cause problems in temperate climates, where early frosts can destroy the coming years' flowers. Japanese wisteria can grow over 30m long over many supports via powerful clockwise-twining stems. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisteria_fl...
Reply:Most wisteria vines sold today are of the Asian variety. Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) blooms the earliest, usually before the leaves emerge. The stems of Chinese wisteria twine counterclockwise.
The racemes of Japanese wisteria (W. floribunda) are slightly larger and appear a little later in spring, with the expanding foliage. Stems twine clockwise around their supports.
Differences between the two are insignificant when it comes to pruning. Both are rampant growers that bear their flower buds on the previous season's wood. Expert advice on pruning wisterias nearly always revolves around a variation of this central theme: prune often and prune hard. The twining stems of American wisteria (W. frutescens) are vigorous, but less invasive and more manageable than those of the Asians. Unlike the others, our native vine blooms on the current season's growth, near the end of new branches. Because it needs time to initiate those buds, flowers appear later in the season, usually in early summer. The floral display is a little less impressive than the Asian species', it's still a charming vine, displaying handsome foliage and dangling purple flowers with a sweet perfume.
All are deciduous.
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What type of insecticide, natural or chemical can I use on sow bugs without killing my wisteria?
These little rolley polley bugs are eating the roots too lots of my plants. I want them gone without hurting anything else.
What type of insecticide, natural or chemical can I use on sow bugs without killing my wisteria?
Roly Polies and Sow bugs are two separate insects and they don't eat roots. They eat decaying vegetation. Armadillidium vulgare... Pill bugs... (roly polies) and Sow bugs are beneficial insects that clean up decaying matter. The two may be unsightly, but they are not the insects that are damaging your wisteria.
Info on the roly poly:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armadillidi...
Info on the sow bug:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sow_bug
You should be aware of this information so that you can correctly identify the insect causing damage to your plants. Until then, there are several products on the market that you can find at any local garden center. However, my personal favorite is regular dish soap. Just mix 1tsp dish soap, 1 tsp lite cooking oil in a 32oz spray bottle of water and spray the tops and bottoms of leaves, stems, stalks, trunks, and even the top layer of soil to kill most insects.
Good Luck
Reply:Diatomaceous Earth,
Food Grade or Horticultural Grade
Diatomaceous Earth
http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/Florida/Pe...
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH: A Non Toxic Pesticide,
by Professor Stuart B. Hill, Department of Entomology and Ecological Agriculture Projects http://www.thebirdman.org/Index/Others/O...
Reply:Sevin Dust
What type of insecticide, natural or chemical can I use on sow bugs without killing my wisteria?
Roly Polies and Sow bugs are two separate insects and they don't eat roots. They eat decaying vegetation. Armadillidium vulgare... Pill bugs... (roly polies) and Sow bugs are beneficial insects that clean up decaying matter. The two may be unsightly, but they are not the insects that are damaging your wisteria.
Info on the roly poly:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armadillidi...
Info on the sow bug:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sow_bug
You should be aware of this information so that you can correctly identify the insect causing damage to your plants. Until then, there are several products on the market that you can find at any local garden center. However, my personal favorite is regular dish soap. Just mix 1tsp dish soap, 1 tsp lite cooking oil in a 32oz spray bottle of water and spray the tops and bottoms of leaves, stems, stalks, trunks, and even the top layer of soil to kill most insects.
Good Luck
Reply:Diatomaceous Earth,
Food Grade or Horticultural Grade
Diatomaceous Earth
http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/Florida/Pe...
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH: A Non Toxic Pesticide,
by Professor Stuart B. Hill, Department of Entomology and Ecological Agriculture Projects http://www.thebirdman.org/Index/Others/O...
Reply:Sevin Dust
What types of Butterfly will my Wisteria Sinensis plant attract?
I'm eager to see some butterflies around my garden.
What types of Butterfly will my Wisteria Sinensis plant attract?
Any butterfly, Wisteria Senensis will attact all butterflies because of it's sweet scent to them. You must be pretty lucky to get butterflies where you live, lucky you.
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What types of Butterfly will my Wisteria Sinensis plant attract?
Any butterfly, Wisteria Senensis will attact all butterflies because of it's sweet scent to them. You must be pretty lucky to get butterflies where you live, lucky you.
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Can anyone tell me how to get lots of blooms from wisteria plants?
our plants bloom for a short time then quit, what is the best plant food
Can anyone tell me how to get lots of blooms from wisteria plants?
In order to bloom well, wisteria require full sun (six or more hours of direct sun per day) and a deep, moderately fertile, moist soil that does not dry out excessively. They will adapt to most soils, though they prefer a neutral to slightly acid soil pH of 6.0-7.0 for best results. Some type of support will be necessary as mature plants can be quite heavy.
The biggest frustration gardeners face when growing wisteria is that plants have a longer than average juvenile period and sometimes fail to bloom as expected. Start with grafted plants or those produced from cuttings rather than those grown from seed. A plant will also fail to bloom if: it does not receive full sunlight; there is excessive vegetative growth that may have been stimulated by excess nitrogen fertilizer; it is pruned heavily in winter and spring, which encourages vigorous, vegetative growth; and/or it is pruned improperly. Also, in severe winters, flower buds may be injured or killed. The following practices may help induce non-blooming vines to flower: a heavy application of superphosphate (0-20-0) in early spring (3#-5# per 100 square feet) severe pruning of new growth in late spring or early summer root pruning in late fall.
Best luck!
Reply:Wisteria need to be stressed to bloom well. If they are happy (adequate food and water and sun) they will feel no need to reproduce and thus, flower very little or none at all.
Reply:Mine loves miracle grow! The new liquid kind that has the hose attachment is driving my garden crazy with blooms. Even plants that were struggling perked up with just one application!
Reply:Fertilizer has 3 numbers on each bag.
Choose one with a high middle number for blooms.
Water frequently.
Wisteria needs sun.
Luck!
Can anyone tell me how to get lots of blooms from wisteria plants?
In order to bloom well, wisteria require full sun (six or more hours of direct sun per day) and a deep, moderately fertile, moist soil that does not dry out excessively. They will adapt to most soils, though they prefer a neutral to slightly acid soil pH of 6.0-7.0 for best results. Some type of support will be necessary as mature plants can be quite heavy.
The biggest frustration gardeners face when growing wisteria is that plants have a longer than average juvenile period and sometimes fail to bloom as expected. Start with grafted plants or those produced from cuttings rather than those grown from seed. A plant will also fail to bloom if: it does not receive full sunlight; there is excessive vegetative growth that may have been stimulated by excess nitrogen fertilizer; it is pruned heavily in winter and spring, which encourages vigorous, vegetative growth; and/or it is pruned improperly. Also, in severe winters, flower buds may be injured or killed. The following practices may help induce non-blooming vines to flower: a heavy application of superphosphate (0-20-0) in early spring (3#-5# per 100 square feet) severe pruning of new growth in late spring or early summer root pruning in late fall.
Best luck!
Reply:Wisteria need to be stressed to bloom well. If they are happy (adequate food and water and sun) they will feel no need to reproduce and thus, flower very little or none at all.
Reply:Mine loves miracle grow! The new liquid kind that has the hose attachment is driving my garden crazy with blooms. Even plants that were struggling perked up with just one application!
Reply:Fertilizer has 3 numbers on each bag.
Choose one with a high middle number for blooms.
Water frequently.
Wisteria needs sun.
Luck!
Any have success growing a Wisteria in midwest?
I love the vine but I read it takes 5 years before it starts to bloom. Then the blooms only last a few weeks.
also, the vine is so large and heavy that you need special support for it.
Now they have cultured a tree from the vine and I was wondering if ......
anyone knows about any of the above?
Any have success growing a Wisteria in midwest?
Yes, a number of these items are true. It can take up to ten years for a wisteria vine to bloom. They do require very stable support- the vine grows to be quite strong, and combined with the large leafy canopy it can be quite a "sail" in strong winds. When pruned it can trigger ultra-happy growth hormones that make it looks like a wild weed-topped canopy. It's the kind of plant that requires a gardener who can take no prisoners if needed, and be patient to be rewarded with staggeringly beautiful and large clusters of blooms in late Spring. And the shade a mature canopy provides can not be equaled (we have a sail-cloth underneath ours so we can sit under it without being rained on by leaves and other things). (We're in Indiana.)
also, the vine is so large and heavy that you need special support for it.
Now they have cultured a tree from the vine and I was wondering if ......
anyone knows about any of the above?
Any have success growing a Wisteria in midwest?
Yes, a number of these items are true. It can take up to ten years for a wisteria vine to bloom. They do require very stable support- the vine grows to be quite strong, and combined with the large leafy canopy it can be quite a "sail" in strong winds. When pruned it can trigger ultra-happy growth hormones that make it looks like a wild weed-topped canopy. It's the kind of plant that requires a gardener who can take no prisoners if needed, and be patient to be rewarded with staggeringly beautiful and large clusters of blooms in late Spring. And the shade a mature canopy provides can not be equaled (we have a sail-cloth underneath ours so we can sit under it without being rained on by leaves and other things). (We're in Indiana.)
My Wisteria tree I bought last year looks dead this year but still has green on trunk, can someone help?
Tree had flowers last year when I got it. This year it looks bad. It should have buds on it by now but it has nothing. I scraped the trunk and the bark is still green. The rest of it looks dead, very dry looking. I followed all the care needs for my tree, I now just want to know if I can still save it or if it's too late. Please, my tree needs help!
My Wisteria tree I bought last year looks dead this year but still has green on trunk, can someone help?
I'm sure your weather has something to do with this. Give it time, it is very hard to kill a wisteria! Make sure you give it water when needed but don't keep it wet. Just about all of us are having trouble with a plant or too this year.
If you don't get flowers this year, be sure to cut it back around June so that it will have blooms in spring 2009. It will recover quickly from a pruning and will fill out with beautiful healthy leaves for the rest of the summer.
Don't let your lawn fertilizer get into your wisteria. This will give you pretty leaves, but no flowers.
My Wisteria tree I bought last year looks dead this year but still has green on trunk, can someone help?
I'm sure your weather has something to do with this. Give it time, it is very hard to kill a wisteria! Make sure you give it water when needed but don't keep it wet. Just about all of us are having trouble with a plant or too this year.
If you don't get flowers this year, be sure to cut it back around June so that it will have blooms in spring 2009. It will recover quickly from a pruning and will fill out with beautiful healthy leaves for the rest of the summer.
Don't let your lawn fertilizer get into your wisteria. This will give you pretty leaves, but no flowers.
Do I cut back the pods on my wisteria to promote growth or flowers.?
We have lots of pods on our wisteria at the present time when do we cut them off or do we?
Do I cut back the pods on my wisteria to promote growth or flowers.?
cut them off and it will grow and produce more blossoms.
Reply:The pods on your wisteria will NOT effect flowers (the flowers have already turned into seeds in the pod). Wisteria only blooms ONCE each year - in spring.
Because growth on a wisteria is so prolific, the pods will have only a minimal effect on growth.
However, you DO want to remove the pods. When the pods are green and look like giant green beans, they are easy to cut off the plant. Later in the year, they get hard and split -- tossing the seeds and shells into your yard--and making a mess to clean up. I usually do it mid-summer. Plus you direct the plant's energy into making new streamers and flower buds for next year!!
Pruning and training are important size and shape and encourage bloom production. Train the streamers up your framework. Cut off excess streamers. Shorten branches to "beef them up". In summer, cut back long streamers before they tangle up in the main body of the vine. (I have also had streamers "lift" the shingles off my roof!!!!). Save those that you want to extend the height or length of the vine and tie them to the support. Flower buds (for next year) will form on the streamers.
Wisteria needs little or NO fertilizer. Do not fertilize after mid summer. If you don't get any blooms, do not fertilize AT ALL!
Good Luck!!
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Do I cut back the pods on my wisteria to promote growth or flowers.?
cut them off and it will grow and produce more blossoms.
Reply:The pods on your wisteria will NOT effect flowers (the flowers have already turned into seeds in the pod). Wisteria only blooms ONCE each year - in spring.
Because growth on a wisteria is so prolific, the pods will have only a minimal effect on growth.
However, you DO want to remove the pods. When the pods are green and look like giant green beans, they are easy to cut off the plant. Later in the year, they get hard and split -- tossing the seeds and shells into your yard--and making a mess to clean up. I usually do it mid-summer. Plus you direct the plant's energy into making new streamers and flower buds for next year!!
Pruning and training are important size and shape and encourage bloom production. Train the streamers up your framework. Cut off excess streamers. Shorten branches to "beef them up". In summer, cut back long streamers before they tangle up in the main body of the vine. (I have also had streamers "lift" the shingles off my roof!!!!). Save those that you want to extend the height or length of the vine and tie them to the support. Flower buds (for next year) will form on the streamers.
Wisteria needs little or NO fertilizer. Do not fertilize after mid summer. If you don't get any blooms, do not fertilize AT ALL!
Good Luck!!
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