How long does it take to grow wisteria?

How long does it take to grow wisteria?

Wisterias usually bloom within three to five years of planting. Some wisterias can take up to 15 years. Wisterias planted from seed can take as long as 20 years or might never bloom at all. Proper planting, pruning and care can accelerate the blooming process, though.

Is Wisteria bad for houses?

Wisteria on a House Once they have been planted and made a place their home, they are difficult to remove and replant. These fast-growing and aggressive vines can wind their way over entryways and may crack or damage facades.

Where does wisteria grow best?

Container grown wisterias can be planted at any time of the year, but are easier to care for in autumn or winter. Plant them in fertile, well-drained soil. Wisterias flower best in full sun so choose a south- or west-facing wall or pergola. They will grow in slight shade but flowering will be reduced.

Is it hard to grow wisteria?

Wisterias grown from a seed are said to often take as long as 15 years to bloom, so most sources say you should only grow ones from grafted plants or cuttings of cultivated varieties of proven floriferousness and early bloom. Plants that are slow to bloom can often be coaxed into flowering by a fairly hard pruning.