Plant Family Guides: Wisteria Guides
Hardiness
Great Climbers and Vines for Mediterranean Gardens in Cool Countries
Climbers and vines add an exciting dimension to the Mediterranean garden with their brightly colored flowers, fantastic foliage or juicy fruits hanging like porcelain drop earrings. Great at covering pergolas, arbors and other decorative structures, they provide a relief from the sun and a fabulous opportunity to fill the air with their heavenly-scent.
How To Choose The Right Wisteria
Most gardeners are unaware of the wide range of characteristics offered by Wisteria species and their cultivars in terms of bloom season, fragrance, length of flower clusters (racemes), flower colors, and fall foliage.
Most Fragrant Wisteria
All Wisteria are scented. Some varieties release a musky fragrance, while others exude a sweet scent. Their fragrance ranges from faint to strong to almost overpowering.
Wisteria with Dramatic Flower Clusters
Consider the length of Wisteria racemes when buying, as it can affect the beauty and impact of the cascading blooms in your garden
Favorite Wisteria Varieties
If you are not sure which species or cultivar to select for your garden, you may want to take a look at the most popular Wisteria varieties and those rewarded with prestigious awards.
Wisteria Varieties for Small Gardens
Wisterias are vigorous, deciduous climbers that need a large amount of growing space. However their lacy foliage and exceptional beauty in bloom can still be enjoyed in small gardens
Wisteria with Attractive Fall Foliage
Wisteria are deciduous climbers, but some varieties reward us first with brilliant golden-yellow foliage before shedding.
Wisteria with Remarkable Flower Colors
Wisteria are available in a wide range of colors ranging from white, lavender-blue, lilac, pink, mauve, purple, lilac to rich pink. While color is a matter of taste, it should be noted that some Wisteria cultivars exhibit remarkable flower colors
Best Wisteria for Pergolas
If you wish to cover a pergola, the best effect will be obtained by Wisteria vines with long racemes. Here is a list of top favorites for their impressive flower tresses
Best Wisteria for Walls
If you wish to cover a wall, while most wisteria would be effective and charming grown in this manner, the short-racemed Wisteria would be more successful.
Wisteria: Plant Care and Growing Guide
Want to learn how to grow and care for wisteria like a pro? Follow these simple steps and enjoy the beauty of this striking plant
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