Liana (Climbing Vine) Wisteria floribunda [Japanese Wisteria] Use plants propagated vegetatively from heavy-flowering clones, as much variation exists in flowering. Some find it difficult to induce flowering. Too much nitrogen may promote more vegetative than flower bud formation. Can damage light-weight supporting structures, as vine can develop several inches in diameter.
Liana (Climbing Vine) Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' [Amethyst Falls Wisteria] Slower growth, more compact habit, and slightly smaller foliage than the species
Liana (Climbing Vine) Wisteria sinensis [Chinese Wisteria] Tolerant of widely different conditions once established, but this plant does not like being transplanted and establishment is sometimes slow. Once established, though, can even become invasive. Can be pruned as a standard, or pruned nearly to the ground to rejuvenate. Prune after flowering to 6" of main branch, and if pruned later, avoid removing the fatter flower buds that develop later. Needs a strong support structure. Use plants propagated vegetatively from heavy-flowering clones, as…
