Wisteria Wallpapers

Wisteria is one of the most romantic plants, draping its way charmingly across porches and arbors. Living most of my life in the cold and frozen north of Canada, I'd never had one in my garden. Now that I live in a much milder climate, I have finally fulfilled my desire to have one. It's still a small vine, planted last spring near the front gate; but in my imagination it is already spreading across the fence, draped with long pendants of purplish flowers Two of the ten or so species of wisteria are commonly available in nurseries. They are the Asiatic ones, Chinese wisteria (W. sinensis) and Japanese wisteria (W. floribunda). Wisteria vines grow by twining around any available supports, and they grow quickly. Although it has a delicate appearance, and can be slow to bloom, wisteria is quite tough and some can survive winters in zone 5. Its vines will grow thick and strong with time, often wrenching apart supporting lattices and fences. W. sinensis has lilac-blue panicles of flowers that can reach up to a foot long. It blooms in May, with blossoms appearing before the compound leaves emerge. A very strong climber, it quickly grows to over 100 feet if allowed to do so. The vines will become thick and gnarled, needing very strong supports. Japanese wisteria (floribunda) is the more fragrant variety, with long clusters of the sweet-pea like blooms draping to a 2 foot length on mature plants. The flowers appear with the leaves rather than before them, and can be ivory, reddish-violet or pink, depending on the cultivar. One cultivar, Macrobotrys, even has racemes that can be 3 feet long! Both Asiatic species are fast and rampant growers.

There are also two native American species of wisteria, both good choices for more southern gardens. W. frutescens is native in the south eastern states, and can be found west to Texas. With flower racemes only 2 to 5 inches long and smaller leaves, it is a more delicate appearing species. W. macrostachya is native to the Mississippi valley. It has lilac-purple blossoms that appear much later than other species. Both of these species will bloom at an earlier age than the Asiatic ones. Young wisteria plants require a lot of moisture, but as they mature, they will become more tolerant of drought. The soil requirements are few, and since the roots set nitrogen in the soil, they do not need rich soil. Plant wisteria in a sunny spot and make sure young plants are staked. As they grow, supply a sturdy permanent support for the vines to twine around. Careful pruning and training will keep the rampant growth under control. Wisteria has the reputation of being a reluctant bloomer. To encourage flowering, it need conditions that are not too favorable. Once the plant senses that nutrients and water are less available, it will go into reproductive mode and bloom. You can encourage blooming by using a spade to cut the surface roots about 2 feet from the main vine. Prune your wisteria in winter, leaving some of that years growth in place, since that is where the flowers will form.

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