It can take 8 years for wisteria to flower so buying one that has already flowered is a must for the more impatient gardeners among us.

Grafted rootstock means flowering in the first or second year you plant. These trellis frames are ideal for covering a section of wall. 

• Purple/Blue Flower (Sinensis Prolific)

Best space & place 

Grow wisteria against a wall or other strong structure, ideally in a south- or west-facing direction.

Watering & feeding

Wisteria is a hungry plant. Water and feed pot-grown wisterias weekly during the growing season, to encourage more flowers to bloom. In autumn, mulch with organic matter such as well-rotted horse manure or home-made compost.

Need to know

Prune wisteria twice a year, in August and February. Wisteria are deciduous which means they lose their leaves in autumn/winter.