You’re hardly alone if you’re encountering the problem ofwisteriafailing to bloom.
On the contrary, it’s very common.
The answer may depend in part on which key in of wisteria vine you’re talking about.
David Beaulieu
Regarding the Asian wisteria, there are bothJapanese(W. floribunda) and Chinese (W. sinensis) types.
But the information that follows assumes that you’re already growing Chinese wisteria vines, which are immensely popular.
How do you get them to quit dragging their feet and come into flower?
It measures more than an acre in size and weighs 250 tons.
Fertilizer
First of all, perform a soil test to determine any deficiencies in your soil.
It’s important to note that wisterias are in the pea family, which means that they arenitrogen fixers.
They don’t need your help in obtaining nitrogen.
You must perform a soil test before fertilizing though.
These vines bloom on old wood.
But she also found out that there’s a way to stimulate the vine into blooming.
Somewhat counter-intuitively, the resulting shock to the roots helps the plant to bloom, rather than hurting it.
Transplanting
Finally, evaluate the site where the wisteria vine is planted.
If not, that may be your problem (or at least a contributing factor).
Wisteria likes to bask in the sunshine.
