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A mature wisteria in full flower is a stunning sight, these beautiful climbers can be used to cover your house or garden walls. The wisteria tends to flower in the spring in a range of colours including white, lilac-blue, pink and dark purple.
The wisteria tends to flower in the spring in a range of colours including white, lilac-blue, pink and dark purple.
There are ten species of wisteria, the three most commonly grown are Wisteria floribunda, Wisteria sinensis and Wisteria brachybotrys.
Wisteria is a very strong plant that lives for many years, but, make sure you provide them with adequate space to grow as once settled they are almost impossible to move.
Planting wisteria along solid walls provides the best level of support.
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You should avoid growing wisteria up a pergola unless it is very strong as these powerful plants will easily overwhelm weak structures.
Wisterias need full sun, so south or west-facing walls are ideal.
Wisteria does best when planted in autumn or spring.
To train wisteria run galvanised wires or a trellis across the wall, pergola or arch that you have chosen to cover with this flowery blanket.
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Wisteria can be trained to grow up a tree but be careful as this can damage the tree over time.
Plant the wisteria at the same depth as it was in it’s original pot.
This vine thrives in deep rich soils but can tolerate many soil conditions.
Water well, particularly when newly planted, in dry periods and especially if grown in sandy soils.
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Wisteria has a reputation for being difficult to tame and for engulfing walls.
Whilst it is true that a mature wisteria can spread up to 20m against a wall, if pruned twice a year this plant is relatively easy to keep under control.
Wisteria should be pruned once in July or August and a second time in January or February.
To prune your wisteria shorten the excessive whippy growth of the plant in July/August to five - six leaves, which is about 30cm, this improves the chances of flower buds forming.
In January/February shorten these shoots further to two - three buds, which should be about 10cm, this will tidy the plant before the growing season begins which allow the new flowers to be seen.
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Do not be tempted to prune young wisteria until it has covered your wall or garden structure, once this has happened you can begin regular pruning to encourage flowering.
Pesky pigeons and mice can damage these plants, shredded flowers and tell-tale teeth marks point to these suspects.
The only certain way to protect your vulnerable plants against this kind of damage is to grow them under netting or in a fruit cage, scaring devices or repellent substances only provide temporary protection.
Once established wisteria should be able to tolerate such attacks.
Young wisteria can be reluctant to flower but within 3 to 4 years you should have some beautiful blooms, so have patience and you will be rewarded.
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How to Grow Wisteria | Garden Design
A gardener’s guide to planting & caring for a wisteria vine By Anne Balogh
Brimming with clusters of fragrant flowers in spring, the showstopping wisteria vine is loved by many gardeners despite its assertive reputation. An extremely vigorous grower, this perennial can get out of hand easily unless carefully restrained. Here are some tips for cultivating all wisteria has to offer while taming its aggressive growth habits.
To see other flowering vine options, check out our list of 21 Flowering Vines.
TRAINING WISTERIA: TRELLISES, PERGOLAS & OTHER SUPPORT STRUCTURES
Wisteria requires a sturdy support structure, such as this well-built pergola.
With its climbing agility and fast growth habits, wisteria can completely transform a garden in just a few years, becoming a breathtaking shade cover, privacy screen, or focal point.
Wisteria has the greatest impact when trained to grow on pergolas, arbors, and other strong overhanging supports so the long flower clusters can hang freely, creating a stunning floral canopy. In Japan, wisteria is even trained onto massive trellises to form blooming tunnels in spring. You can also train wisteria onto wires mounted on fences or stone walls or drape them over garden benches or arched entryways.
Although you may be tempted to let wisteria twine around the trunk of a tree, its vice-like grip will eventually strangle it. To achieve a similar effect, you can train wisteria as a single-trunk, free-standing tree by staking the thick woody stem of the plant to a sturdy post or 4-by-4 embedded securely in the ground. As the plant grows, remove all unwanted growth along the trunk, allowing only the top to grow. Using the same techniques on a smaller scale, wisteria can be grown in large pots or as a bonsai tree.
Whatever trellising method you use, make sure the system is sturdy.
Wisterias will readily topple weak wooden trellises, so use durable materials such as heavy metal pipe set in concrete or pressure-treated or rot-resistant wood beams. Also avoid growing the vines alongside your house, because they can creep under siding and wrap around gutters.
Keep in mind that once wisteria becomes well-established, it can be very difficult if not impossible to move later. Choose your planting location and design intent carefully, because you may not be able to change your mind later.
HOW TO GET YOUR WISTERIA TO BLOOM
Be patient, a newly planted wisteria may take several years to mature before it begins flowering.
Gardeners are often devastated when their wisteria fails to bloom the first season after planting. With young plants, be patient. Wisteria takes several years to mature and become established before it begins flowering with gusto. However, a lack of flowering can also be attributed to other factors, such as too much fertilizer, improper pruning, injury to the flower buds by frost exposure, or too much shade.
Here are some tips from Toronto Master Gardeners for guaranteeing a profusion of blooms:
- Avoid buying wisteria planted from seed. Seed-grown plants remain in a juvenile state for an extended period and can take up to 15 years to bloom. Instead, choose varieties that are grafted or propagated from cuttings from a reliable bloomer.
- To eliminate the risk of frost damage to flower buds, grow American wisteria or Kentucky wisteria. These plants form buds on the current season’s growth.
- Don’t overwater or fertilize established vines. Wisteria needs to undergo a bit of stress to force the development of flower buds. Too much water or the application of high-nitrogen fertilizers will encourage leaf production at the expense of flowering.
- Wisteria planted in full sun will bloom more reliably than plants located in part shade. Make sure the upper part of the plant receives at least six hours of daily sun exposure.
Here are some of the most popular wisteria cultivars:
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Photo by: Müller/ McPhoto / Alamy Stock Photo.
Wisteria floribunda ‘Rosea'
Soft pink 13- to 16-inch flower clusters tinged with lavender. Grows more slowly than other cultivars (2 to 3 feet per year), making it a good choice for smaller gardens.
Zones: 5-9
Photo by: Garden World Images Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo.
Wisteria floribunda ‘Snow Showers’
Pure white, pea-like flowers give the impression of snow falling in springtime. Very fragrant.
Zones: 5-9
Photo by: nnattalli / Shutterstock.
Wisteria floribunda 'Longissima Alba'
Very fragrant white wisteria with dense flower clusters up to 20 inches long.
Zones: 4-9
Photo by: Tim Gainey / Alamy Stock Photo.
Wisteria floribunda 'Royal Purple'
Very fragrant white wisteria with dense flower clusters up to 20 inches long.
Zones: 4-9
Photo by: Garden World Images Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo.
Wisteria floribunda 'Violacea Plena'
Showy blue-violet double flowers that fade to pale lavender.
Zones: 5-9
Photo by: InfoFlowersPlants / Shutterstock.
Wisteria sinensis 'Alba'
Short clusters of fragrant, pure white, pea-like flowers.
Zones: 5-8
Photo by: Wiert Nieuman / Alamy Stock Photo.
Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific'
Noted for its prolific clusters of lilac-blue flowers. Typically begins blooming at an earlier age than other cultivars.
Zones: 5-8
Photo by: Garden World Images Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo.
Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'
Blooms at an early age, often its first season, with lightly fragrant lilac-blue flowers. Blooms also arrive about two weeks later than other varieties, so the buds are rarely affected by a late frost.
Zones: 5-9
Photo by: Carl Boro / Millette Photomedia.
Wisteria frutescens 'Longwood Purple'
This American wisteria flowers later than Asian varieties, but can repeat bloom through September. Offers a remarkable display of grape-like flower clusters.
Zones: 5-9
Photo by: Jennifer Martin-Atkins / Millette Photomedia.
Wisteria macrostachya 'Aunt Dee'
Abundant 8- to 12-inch-long clusters of fragrant lilac-blue flowers on new growth. Blooms at an early age.
Zones: 4-9
Photo by: blickwinkel / Alamy Stock Photo.
Wisteria macrostachya ‘Blue Moon'
Produces foot-long clusters of lavender-blue flowers in spring, with repeat blooming throughout the growing season once established.
Zones: 3-9
Photo by: Paul S Drobot / Millette Photomedia.
Wisteria macrostachya 'Clara Mack'
A pure white flowering form of Kentucky wisteria with dark green foliage.
Zones: 3-9
Not pictured:
Wisteria floribunda 'Lawrence'
Pale violet-blue flowers. The 12- to-18-inch clusters are loaded with as many as 160 blooms, more than all other Japanese wisteria.
Zones: 5-9
Wisteria frutescens 'Nivea'
Densely packed white flower clusters only 6 inches long, creating a pinecone-like shape.
Zones: 5-9
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WISTERIA Q&A
How large can wisteria get?
Wisteria vines can grow to epic proportions, spreading 100 feet or more under ideal growing conditions. The world’s largest known wisteria, located in Sierra Madre, Calif., was planted in 1894 and covers more than one acre.
Why does wisteria make loud popping noises?
Wisteria is a member of the pea family (Fabaceae), and similar to sweet pea vines, it produces long (but poisonous) seedpods after the flowers fade. When the pods ripen and turn brown, they explode with enough force to eject the seeds far away from the parent plant. This is Mother Nature’s way of preventing the overcrowding of seedlings, so they can germinate and grow without competition.
How long will wisteria live?
Planting wisteria is a long-term commitment. If you put a plant in the ground now, it may still be blooming and growing a century later if left undisturbed. One of the oldest wisteria vines, located in Japan’s Ashikaga Flower Park, dates back to 1870.
READER QUESTIONS
Q: I love wisteria but am having a hard time with it here in Minnesota. It’s not making much progress up my wooden arbor. - James A. Reider, White Bear Lake, Minn.
A: Your wisteria is root-hardy, but all the top growth it puts on each year is killed by severe winter temperatures.
No wonder it’s not getting anywhere on your arbor. The two most common wisterias are W. sinensis and W. floribunda; the latter is a bit hardier. Its flower clusters are longer and more fragrant, but if your plant has never flowered, the best way to tell which one you have is the manner in which it twines: clockwise for W. floribunda, counterclockwise for W. sinensis. If you find you are growing the less hardy species, you might give W. floribunda a whirl, or even better yet, the native W. macrostachya. You might also consider wrapping the new growth in burlap for a little extra protection. If swaddling it is out of the question, you may have to settle on another vine. Incidentally, I hope your arbor is made of strong, thick timber: wisteria’s anacondalike stems have brought down many a finely wrought Victorian porch and gazebo.
Americans seem to have a strong distrust of vines; we grow them much less than other garden plants.
It probably comes from a Freudian hang-up about lush, twining, probing shoots and tendrils or, more likely, our fear of the self-important, strangling imported thugs we see taking over in nature - porcelain berry, Hall’s honeysuckle, and kudzu. I’d like to see increased use of vines and more imaginative ways of growing them. Why not plant different vines at the base of your arbor and let them fight it out? You’ll have more interesting foliage shapes and textures and more flowers over a longer period of time. And, should some prove not as hardy or as vigorous as others, you won’t be left with a bare arbor. Why not be Darwinian and let the tough Minnesota winters weed out the weaklings?
Try trumpet creeper — the plain red species (Campsis radicans), not the named varieties that are less hardy — for its deep-green foliage and wonderful junglelike red flowers in late summer. It’s vigorous and can climb up a wooden arbor unassisted. Native Dutchman’s pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla) is a gamble in hardiness, but give it a try.
It’s rambunctious and casts a deep shade with its large, tropical-looking leaves. A hardy, fast-growing native whose foliage turns scarlet in the fall is Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia).
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Wisteria - All about growing wisteria
Contents:
- Wisteria tree
- Wisteria seedlings
- Planting, care and cultivation of wisteria
- Wisteria Blue Moon
- Chinese wisteria
- Photo of wisteria
Wisteria tree
This plant is of fabulous beauty. Who at least once in his life saw wisteria during flowering, its enchanting flowers and unique aroma will remain in memory for many years. Her long racemes grow up to half a meter in length, and everyone who passes by stops to admire them.
Wisteria is a perennial ornamental deciduous vine , with beautiful openwork leaves and divine flowers in blue, lilac or white.
Long and bright flowering has made wisteria a very popular plant.
Wisteria adorn pavilions, retaining walls, terraces, balconies. With its help, you can safely hide from prying eyes. With the help of pruning, you can control its growth and maintain the desired shape of the liana bush. Stronger pruning of bushes should be carried out annually, in the fall.
Wisteria blooms from May to June. But with careful, reliable care, can bloom again at the end of summer. Some clusters of inflorescences remain on the bush throughout the summer . Flowers in wisterias appear first, the leaves bloom already during flowering.
D long-lived plant , can grow in one place for many years. An adult plant forms a powerful root system. Therefore, transplantation of wisteria is painfully endured . If you are going to purchase or have already purchased wisteria, take care of choosing the right place for planting so that you do not have to replant it later.
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Wisteria seedlings
The best way to grow wisteria is by buying seedlings. Choose a one-year-old or two-year-old plant. Most varieties are planted in late August or autumn, only very sensitive varieties are planted in spring.
Wisteria planting, care, cultivation
How to choose a place for planting wisteria? We recommend planting wisteria only in spring, as the plant is heat-loving. Place choose a sunny, warm place, protected from wind and drafts. nine0003 Soil should be neutral to slightly alkaline, although wisteria will adapt to any type of soil.
In the first years after planting wisteria, like most vines, the root system and main shoots grow, which eventually become woody and form a powerful trunk. An adult wisteria vine can reach in height up to 20-25 m. nine0005
As regards winter hardiness , wisteria cannot be called a frost-resistant plant.
Some varieties of wisteria are damaged already at minus 20 ° C. There are more frost-resistant varieties. Therefore, it is possible to grow wisteria in open ground only in regions with mild winters. In colder areas, wisteria will make an excellent pot plant.
Is it possible to grow wisteria in a tub?
Yes, you can. Even necessary if your winters are frosty. nine0003 Pots should be large and placed on the sunny side. An important condition for growing wisteria in a tub should be regular watering and feeding . If the plant does not receive the required amount of nutrients, flowering will not occur .
Wisteria, with the help of pruning, can form a wonderful clearstem tree.
In autumn , after frosts, bring tub plants into a room where the temperature will be within 5-10°C throughout the winter. nine0003 Lighting during the dormant period should be bright, southern windows or glazed balcony are ideal.
If there is no bright balcony, use artificial lighting, fluorescent lamps. wisteria do not need to be fertilized in winter, water only so that the clod of earth does not dry out. With the onset of spring , carry out pruning of shoots or forming crown pruning .
Features of wisteria care. nine0004 Choosing the right planting site , the key to good growth and abundant flowering. If you plant wisteria in a suitable place for it, care for it will be minimal.
As mentioned above, wisteria loves sun, heat, moisture, but does not tolerate waterlogging. When planting a plant, the mandatory use of drainage. In summer wisteria needs watering. Drought water the plant once a week, but plentifully, while applying fertilizer (use complex mineral fertilizers and organic matter).
If frosty winters are rare in your regions, wisteria can successfully winter in the garden under cover.
How to cover wisteria? Same as climbing roses. Wisterias growing in a windy area also need shelter.
Should the wisteria be trimmed? nine0004 Yes, you do. Pruning stimulates abundant flowering. If this is not done, there will be no flowering.
First cut in the summer, immediately after flowering. At this time, shorten all side shoots by a third. Second , more severe pruning in late autumn, after the vine sheds its leaves. Shorten all the side shoots that were cut off in the summer, and all those that grew over the summer, leaving up to 5 buds on each shoot. These buds produce flowers in spring. nine0005
How to plant outdoors
The cheapest way is to grow wisteria from seeds. Sowing seeds for seedlings occurs in early spring or February. Planting sprouts in open ground occurs in May. You can also plant seeds in late November or early December. The procedure includes sowing seeds on the surface of the soil mixture and caring for them in a greenhouse or in a special container.
You can prepare the soil mixture yourself:
- 4 parts of leaf soil; nine0008
- 1 part of sod land;
- 1 part sand.
The soil should be light, loose and slightly alkaline. Wisteria does not tolerate lime, consider this when choosing purchased soils. After sowing, the soil is sprinkled on top with a thin layer of sand and sprayed with warm, settled water from a spray bottle. Cover the container with a transparent film or a lid that will create a greenhouse effect and place in a dark, warm place up to 25 ºС. Spraying should be done 1 time in 2 days or every day, depending on the temperature and degree of drying of the soil. nine0005
Wisteria sprouts can be expected in 3-4 weeks. In just 1.5 months, seedlings are transferred to the light without direct sunlight. Unfortunately, growing a full-fledged tree from seeds is the most difficult task, it is much easier to do this by cuttings and you can get a beautiful flowering plant much earlier.
Pruning wisteria
When growing wisteria, it is important to remember to prune the plant. It can be of several types:
- stimulating the growth of new shoots; nine0008
- forming an aesthetic crown;
- sanitary for diseases.
In the first two cases, you only need one strong shoot, and the rest can be removed. This is for the stem tree. And if you grow climbing wisteria, then you need to remove the side shoots and the plant will grow in length, since it will not need to expend energy. Pruning is done in spring and summer. Lateral annual shoot can produce an inflorescence this year if shortened to 30 cm.
Propagation of wisteria
In addition to the seed method of propagation of wisteria, there are other vegetative methods: cuttings, layering. Layers are chosen in the spring among annual shoots. An oblique incision is made in the middle and pressed against the substrate in another pot.
It is important to securely fasten the layers and dig in so that the top of the shoot is open and free. After rooting, the layers are cut off, freeing them from the mother plant. It is advisable to do this in the spring.
Cuttings are also best done in February-March. The shoots are cut into 5 cm each, on which there will be 1 kidney in the middle. Rooting takes place in a greenhouse with a suitable substrate and in appropriate containers. nine0005
Diseases and pests of wisteria
Despite the fact that the vine is resistant to diseases and pests, unfortunately, sometimes it also has to get sick. In fairness, it should be said that proper planting and care, as well as the purchase of healthy planting material, reduces the risk of disease by 75%. The rest falls to climate and chance.
Wisteria can develop chlorosis if the soil is high in lime. In this case, you need to water the plant with a solution of iron salts. nine0005
If an aphid or mite has attacked wisteria, special insecticides or acaricidal preparations will quickly correct the problem.
Blue Moon Wisteria
Wisteria loves a warm climate and sun. But there is also a frost-resistant variety of wisteria - this is wisteria Blue Moon , in translation - the blue moon. This variety is very fond of many flower growers, because it can be grown not only in hot areas.
Blue Moon Wisteria can be found in Western Ukraine, as well as in other regions of our country. Characteristics of are large inflorescences of a very rich color with a blue tint, very abundant flowering twice a year, and excellent winter hardiness. The first time it blooms in May-June, and the second time it can bloom in the fall!
No need to cover for the winter, it tolerates cold temperatures well . Some branches may freeze slightly, but the tree will quickly recover. nine0005
Blue Moon Wisteria:
Chinese Wisteria
Chinese Wisteria is a beautiful variety of wisteria.
The Latin name is Wisteria chinensis. It can be found naturally in China and also in Japan. It grows high above sea level, most often in mountain forests. In 1816, this beautiful vine was brought to Europe , today beautiful Chinese wisteria grow even in Ukraine, they were first grown in Odessa. nine0005
Average height trees - twenty meters, in Ukraine - about 10 meters. Beautiful inflorescences appear in April, bloom throughout April and May. Color of flowers - white, light purple, blue. Sizes - up to five centimeters, flowers in inflorescences.
Chinese wisteria:
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Wisteria seedlings can be purchased at the Florium online store.
Published: 10/15/2021
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The plant Wisteria (Glicinia), also called Wisteria (Wisteria), is a member of the legume family.
It grows in East Asian countries (Chinese forests are considered their homeland), as well as in North America, where imported specimens could take root. Creepers develop best in a subtropical climate: such plants prefer warmth and humidity. nine0005
The genus includes tree-like deciduous vines with drooping climbing shoots. The name of the plant comes from the word "sweet", and the word "Wisteria" refers to the name of the American professor Wistar.
Due to their unusual and very attractive appearance, wisterias are very popular in gardening and are often grown in warm countries to decorate gardens. Creepers became especially widespread in Asian countries - China and Japan, but gardeners all over the world were able to appreciate the beauty of wisteria. Today, American and European breeders are also breeding new varieties. nine0005
1 Description of glicin
2 Brief Rules for growing glycinia
3 Landing of wisteria in open soil
3.
1 The best place for planting
3.2 Features of planting
4 Care for glycine
9000 4.1 irrigation 9000 4.2 Undermining4.3 Witting
4.4 Preparation for wintering
5 Propagation of wisteria
5.1 Propagation from seeds
5.2 Cuttings
5.3 Propagation by cuttings
6 pests and diseases
7 Types and varieties of wisteria with photos and names
7.1 Glycinia Chinese (Wisteria chinensis)
7.2 Glycinia abundantly flowering, or multi -flowered (Wisteria Floribunda)
7.3 Glycinia excellent (WISTERIA VENESTA) Shrub wisteria (Wisteria frutescens)
7.5 Large wisteria (Wisteria macrostachya)
8 Wisteria in landscape design
Description of wisteria
Wisterias are tree-like shrubs up to 18 m tall. Their vine-like shoots may be pubescent or bare. Graceful feathery leaves have a bright green color, often changing to yellow by autumn.
During flowering, cluster inflorescences from 10 to 80 cm long appear on wisteria. Flowers are collected in blue, white or pink. They exude a strong and pleasant aroma. Inflorescences can bloom both simultaneously and gradually, starting from the lower branches. nine0005
The timing of flowering of wisteria and the characteristics of their development depend on the species. American shrubs are considered less frost-resistant, and flowers appear on them in the second half of summer. Wisterias growing in Asia bloom in spring, from late March to summer. Chinese wisteria sometimes has two waves of flowering: in late spring (when its leaves bloom) and early autumn. After flowering, pubescent beans about 15 cm long are formed on the vines. They contain round and shiny brown seeds up to 1.5 cm in diameter. nine0005
Despite its delicate appearance, wisteria is considered a poisonous plant - a dangerous substance is found in all parts of the bush.
Peculiarities of cultivation of wisteria (wisteria).
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Brief rules for growing wisteria
The table shows brief rules for growing wisteria in open ground.
| Planting | Wisteria can be planted in spring or autumn. |
| Lighting | Healthy growth requires a bright corner of the garden with at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. In shady places, the vine will start to hurt. |
| Watering mode | In dry spring, the plant is watered abundantly, during growth, watering volumes are slightly reduced, and by the beginning of autumn they stop completely. |
| Soil | The soil for growing wisteria should be nutritious and light. |
| Top dressing | You can feed the plant systematically. If the bush was originally planted in nutrient soil, top dressing is sometimes not carried out at all. |
| Flowering | Usually flowering begins at the end of March and lasts until summer. |
| Pruning | Shrubs should be trimmed before they are secured to the supports. All last year's growth is shortened by 2-3 buds. |
| Propagation | Seeds, cuttings, cuttings. |
| Pests | Aphids, leafhoppers, clover mites, caterpillars. |
| Diseases | Chlorosis, powdery mildew. |
Planting wisteria in open ground
Best place to plant
Before planting wisteria in open ground, it is necessary to choose the most suitable place. The shrub has a long lifespan and in good conditions can exist up to 150 years. For healthy growth, you will need a bright corner of the garden, where the direct sun shines for at least 6 hours a day. In shady places, the vine will start to hurt. Another important condition for growing is warmth and good protection from icy winds. During the day, the bushes need at least 20 degrees; they do not tolerate cold nights well.
It is best to plant wisteria on the southeast or southwest side of the garden. So that the vine does not bend under the weight of the shoots, it is fixed on a reliable support. Due to the heavy weight of the growing branches, a strong base must be used that can support the load of non-lignified horizontal shoots. Mature branches are able to support themselves. But directing the wisteria directly to the walls of houses is not worth it - a large bush can damage the grates or gutters. Unreliable rickety fences for support are also not suitable. nine0005
The soil for growing wisteria should be nutritious and light. Moisture retention in the soil and its liming can result in the development of chlorosis and other diseases. The decorativeness and health of the plant can be significantly affected because of this. In general, the bush is undemanding to the composition of the soil, but it is believed that it prefers slightly acidic soils.
Usually wisteria stalks cling to the support by themselves, wrapping around it counterclockwise.
But this must be monitored by regularly tying the shoots in the right places so that they do not intertwine too much. This procedure simplifies preparation for the winter season, when the bush will have to be detached from the supports. nine0005
Fit Features
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Wisteria can be planted in spring or autumn. The process is not particularly difficult. A hole is prepared for the plant with a depth slightly more than a soil coma, while the width of the hole should be 2-3 times its diameter. Compost and nitrogen fertilizers are added to the soil for planting. The roots of the bush are located in the center of the resulting pit. At the same time, the wisteria should not be deepened - its root neck should rise slightly above the ground level. After placing the seedling in the pit, add the remaining soil, tamp it down and water it well. The root neck is mulched to a height of up to 10 cm.
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Care of wisteria
Wisteria is not too demanding to care for, but still needs some care. In order for the bush to develop better and bloom more magnificently, you will need to regularly take care of it.
Wisteria should not be transplanted without the need, so the optimal place for growing it should be chosen immediately. If the bush still had to be moved to a new place, it can remain in a “frozen” state for a long time without developing the aerial part. This period the plant spends on the restoration of the root system. Sometimes wisteria seedlings, planted in spring, remain in their original form all summer, releasing young shoots only by autumn. Such branches try to cover especially carefully. By the second year of life, the bush should develop normally. nine0005
Watering
Wisteria grows in regions with a high level of air humidity, but does not like waterlogged soil. The constant stagnation of fluid at the roots can lead to the dropping of twigs and buds.
But you shouldn't dry out the soil too much either. In a dry spring, the plant is watered abundantly, during growth, the volume of watering is slightly reduced, and by the beginning of autumn it is completely stopped. This will give the creeper the opportunity to better prepare for the coming winter.
To prevent wisteria from suffering from dry air, the plants can be sprayed during periods of summer heat. Such measures will reduce the number of waterings, thereby insuring the plant from waterlogging the soil. Mature bushes have time to form powerful roots that can extract moisture from the depths. nine0005
Top dressing
Wisteria can be fed systematically. During the growing season, the bush is able to grow about 5 m in height, so it will need a sufficient amount of nutrients. Mineral additives for vines alternate with organic ones. At the beginning of the season, 10-20 g of the complex composition per 1 sq. m area. After that, you can feed wisteria and organic matter, for example, fertilizing them with mullein infusion.
But it is worth remembering that an excess of nitrogen supplements will have a bad effect on flowering. During the budding period, they stop making them. Some gardeners do not use nitrogen at all to feed wisteria. Like all legumes, the plant is able to fix it with special nodules on the roots, so potassium and phosphorus can make up the bulk of the additives. If the bush was originally planted in nutrient soil, top dressing is sometimes not carried out at all. nine0005
In the spring, it is also recommended to spread ashes under the bushes. This will not only serve as a nutritional supplement for the vine, but also protect it from pests. If the soil in which wisteria grows has become too acidic, you can water the plants with a solution of chalk (100 g per 1 bucket of water).
Pruning
The profuse flowering of wisteria depends on the pruning. This procedure is carried out in the spring, as soon as the plants are released from shelter. Cut the bushes should be before fixing on the supports.
All last year's growth is shortened by 2-3 buds. In the same way, the crown of the plant is formed. nine0005
To make wisteria bloom more abundantly, at the beginning of summer, last year's branches are removed from it, cutting them to a level of 30 cm. At the very end of August, another pruning is carried out, shortening the new growth by 4-5 buds.
If Wisteria is grown as a climbing wisteria, the side stems will be removed. They only contribute to the growth of foliage, reducing the number of flowers on the bush, so they are shortened to 30 cm. Such measures allow the flowers not to hide from view and be more effective on the branches. But it is not worth pruning too much: for flowering, the vine needs a certain leaf mass. nine0005
The standard plant must have a strong trunk, so the rest of the branches must be cut off. Young vines with one main shoot are suitable for such a formation.
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Preparing for wintering
Although some varieties of wisteria can withstand frost, most varieties of the plant do not tolerate a significant drop in temperature.
So that the landings do not freeze out during the winter, they are removed from the supports and covered. Plants are not placed directly on the ground, placing them on a deck of boards. This will help to avoid damping out in the spring. The stems laid on the substrate are covered with earth, covered with a layer of agrofiber or spruce branches are used. nine0005
Young immature wisterias will especially need such a reliable shelter. Fresh growth usually freezes over the winter, but these branches would still have to be removed during pruning, so this does not harm the plant. Adult and strong bushes are left to winter on supports. It will be too difficult to remove the stiff stems, and besides, they can be strong enough to withstand frost.
Propagation of wisteria
Wisteria can be propagated by seed, but this method is considered to be more time consuming and does not always guarantee the transfer of variety traits. In order to get the necessary plant for sure, vegetative propagation is most often used.
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Growing from seeds
If you still decide to grow wisteria from seeds, in early December they are sown in a greenhouse. Spring sowing in open ground is also possible. For planting, a mixture of turf and sand with leafy soil (1: 1: 4) is used. Seeds are distributed superficially, only lightly sprinkled with sand. After that, the container with the crops is covered with a film or glass and cleaned in a dark place - these are the conditions that the seeds need for germination.
Seedlings take up to 4 weeks to emerge. Germination of seed is usually low - only a quarter of the seeds germinate. After the appearance of sprouts, the film is removed, but young wisteria continue to be kept in partial shade. After the formation of a pair of leaves, the seedlings dive into separate pots. If the weather is warm enough on the street, they are transferred daily to the air for about a couple of hours, trying to protect them from drafts. The seedlings obtained in this way begin to bloom only 6-10 years after sowing, but the abundance of flowering and the color of the flowers is not guaranteed.
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Cuttings
Wisteria cuttings can be cut in spring and summer. They are taken from the middle part of the shoots of the current season. The length of the cutting should be about 5-7 cm, each should have up to 3 buds. The resulting stalk is planted in a substrate, including peat, humus, turf and sand. Such cuttings usually take root without problems, but for reliability, you can pre-treat them with a root stimulator. The upper part of the seedling is strengthened on a support. In early autumn, the rooted seedling is transferred to a permanent place. If the cuttings were cut in the fall, they hibernate at +3 degrees in moist soil, in the spring they are transplanted into containers with sand, and by autumn, rooted plants are transplanted for a year to grow. nine0005
Wisteria root cuttings can also be used for propagation. To do this, in March, the bush is dug out of the ground and its roots are slightly pruned - both large and small.
Then the plant is returned to its place. After that, the wisteria will begin to form new roots, on which adventitious shoots will develop. By autumn, young shoots with roots are separated from the bush with a sharp tool, treated with a fungicide and transplanted into a container with suitable soil. Such plants spend the winter in warmth, and in the spring, with the final onset of heat, they are transplanted to the chosen place. The main disadvantage of this method is the risk of damaging the mature bush from which the layers will be taken too much. Root damage can significantly affect the development and flowering of wisteria. nine0005
Propagation by cuttings
Separation of cuttings is considered less dangerous and laborious. To do this, in the fall, after the foliage has fallen, a strong lower shoot is selected on the bush, slightly incised and fixed on the ground in a prepared groove. From above, the branch is covered with soil, leaving its top with 2-3 buds on the surface.
She is tied to a peg. In the spring, before the active development of the vine, the layering is separated from the plant. Over the summer, he manages to finally take root, and in the fall the wisteria is transplanted to the final place. The procedure can be carried out in the spring, while the separation is carried out next spring or autumn. If the seedling has not developed enough roots, you can transplant it into a growing container. nine0005
It is also possible to graft cuttings of the plant of the desired variety onto a wisteria bush. To do this, use a winter root vaccination.
Pests and diseases
Wisteria is not a plant with good immunity. In order to timely notice signs of a disease or the appearance of a pest, plantings must be regularly inspected, as well as preventive treatments should be carried out.
Aphids, leafhoppers, and clover mites are considered the most dangerous pests of vines. Sometimes the foliage of plants can be eaten by caterpillars.
You can try to treat small lesions with folk remedies, but usually an appropriate drug is used against pests. nine0005
If the soil is too alkaline, wisteria can develop chlorosis. Its foliage begins to turn pale. Foliar fertilizing with an iron-containing preparation will help against chlorosis. If signs of chlorosis were seen on a young seedling, it may be growing in the wrong place. Such a bush is recommended to be transplanted.
Another possible problem is powdery mildew. In this case, a white cobweb-like coating forms on the leaves of the affected wisteria. To destroy pathogens, treatment with fungicides will be required. They are used strictly according to the instructions. nine0005
Types and varieties of wisteria with photos and names
The genus includes 9 types of wisteria, of which only two are the most common - Chinese and abundantly flowering. It is these plants that are usually chosen to decorate gardens or parks. Both of these wisterias prefer a warm climate, so not every country can grow them.
Chinese wisteria (Wisteria chinensis)
The height of such plants reaches 20 m. Young Wisteria sinensis creepers have pubescent shoots, while in adults the branches are shiny and smooth. The flowers form lush brushes up to 30 cm long. Most often they have a lilac or lilac color, but white colors are also found in terry forms. nine0005
Flowering of such wisterias begins on all branches at the same time. Inflorescences bloom with the appearance of the first leaves and stay on the tree almost all summer. Together with feathery foliage, the flowers look especially impressive. Some forms of such wisteria have two flowering waves - in May and in August-September. Young plants bloom around the 3rd year of cultivation.
These vines are considered resistant to urban air pollution and are therefore well suited for landscaping. Despite the thermophilicity, Chinese wisteria is able to tolerate short-term frosts down to -20 degrees. Most popular varieties:
- Alba - white-flowered variety.
- Blue Sapphire - with bluish-blue flowers.
- Proliferic - with violet-blue inflorescences.
Wisteria floribunda profusely flowering or many-flowered (Wisteria floribunda)
More compact shrub up to 10 m high. Wisteria floribunda leaves up to 40 cm long. At the same time, two-color violet-blue flowers appear on the branches, collected in clusters. At the same time, the flowering of the species begins a few weeks later than that of Chinese wisteria. Inflorescences do not bloom together, but gradually, starting from the lower branches. Usually this period falls on June, but in some varieties the second wave of bud formation begins in the second half of summer. Seedlings begin to bloom only in the 10th year of cultivation, but vegetatively propagated garden forms can form inflorescences much earlier. nine0005
The high decorativeness of wisteria is of great interest to breeders. Garden forms of this plant can have a different color of inflorescences, double flowers or variegated foliage.
Some varieties are notable for higher frost resistance - they withstand frosts down to -22-24 degrees.
- Japanese wisteria or Japanese wisteria - is considered a synonym for many-flowered. It received its second name from its place of origin. Sometimes called Japanese wisteria forms that form white or pink inflorescences. Among them is the Rosea variety. Most often found in the Caucasus. nine0008
Wisteria venusta (Wisteria venusta)
Another species that is not too tall, reaching up to 10 m in height. Flowering Wisteria venusta lasts from late spring to almost mid-summer. The flowers can be white, lilac or purple and literally turn the shrub into a blooming cloud.
Bush wisteria (Wisteria frutescens)
This species is grown in the Crimea. Wisteria frutescens bushes are kept in special containers and given a standard shape. The height of such a wisteria reaches 12 m, and its inflorescences are painted in a delicate purple-bluish hue.
