Wisteria in 10 varieties / P26-(7.5-LTR)-SQUARE

Supplied as: P26-(7.5-LTR)-SQUARE.

Overview

Wisteria is one of the most spectacular flowering climbers for walls, pergolas and sturdy arches, loved for its cascading racemes of pea-like blooms and its ability to create real architectural drama. Offered here as a selection of varieties, the plant supplied may differ in flower colour, raceme length and flowering timing, but all share the same classic wisteria presence.

Key Features

• Powerful, long-lived twining climber for substantial structures
• Spring to early-summer flower racemes (timing varies by variety)
• Can be trained as a climber, along wires, or even as a small standard/tree form with patience
• Excellent for pollinators when in flower
• Responds superbly to regular pruning and training

Best Position

• Full sun for maximum flowering (a warm, sheltered aspect is ideal)
• Deep, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil; enrich planting area with organic matter
• Give strong support from day one (wisteria becomes very heavy with age)

How to Plant

Prepare a generous planting hole and improve the excavated soil with well-rotted organic matter. Plant at the same depth as in the pot, firm in, and water thoroughly. Mulch the root zone to conserve moisture and reduce weed competition, keeping mulch clear of the stem.

Care & Pruning

Wisteria flowers best when it is trained and pruned. In a high-end garden setting, the classic routine is two prunes per year:

• Summer (mid–late summer): shorten the long, whippy shoots to create a framework and encourage flower bud formation
• Winter (late winter): further shorten those same shoots to a few buds to form compact flowering spurs
• Tie in selected leaders to your support to build the desired structure
• Avoid over-feeding with high nitrogen, which can drive leafy growth at the expense of flowers

Size & Growth

Ultimately vigorous and wide-spreading once established (final size depends on training and variety). Allow ample space and plan for long-term structural support.

Perfect For…

• Pergolas, sturdy arches, and sunny house walls
• Creating a statement entrance or scented seating area
• Gardeners who enjoy training, pruning and long-term plant artistry