Lilac-blue flowers arise in late spring, early summer, and again in late
summer.
Wisteria sinensis is the ever popular Chinese Wisteria with fragrant,
lilac-blue flowers in racemes up to 7 1/2 inches long. It blooms unparalleled.
We sell only cutting-grown or grafted plants from flowering wood to ensure
bloom at an early age. All bloom in late spring to early summer. A rapid,
vigorous grower to 40 feet, perfect for creating a spectacular show on a
pergola or against a wall.
These tough, drought-resistant vines require minimal care and don't even
need to be fertilized. Plant in a sunny location near a strong support. Prune
after flowering and again in late winter if you wish to control its size.
Wisteria are easy to train into standard or "tree" form. Just attach the
trunk of the plant to a sturdy 5- or 6-foot stake and trim all but the topmost
branches. Prune as needed heavily and frequently, producing a second, smaller
display in late summer.
For dramatic impact on the landscape, Wisteria is to keep the vine in
bounds. The goal is to acheive a bushy top growth that is supported by the
vine's trunk. Remove the stake once the standard is established.
