Wisteria is mostly planted because of its impressive flowers. If this does not happen, then the concern is often great, but not always justified. As fast as it grows, wisteria is not an early starter when it comes to flowering.
Why has my wisteria never bloomed?
A wisteria that has never bloomed can have several causes: the plant is too young (3-5 years until the first flowering), the location is too dark, incorrect or missing pruning, a lack of water and nutrient supply. Proper pruning as well as adequate watering and fertilizing can support flowering.
When does a wisteria bloom for the first time?
It usually takes a few years before you can admire the first blooms of your wisteria. Expect around three to five years. Your wisteria will probably bloom every year until you retire.
An important factor in flowering is the origin of your wisteria. If you purchased it from a specialist retailer, it should be refined and bloom after a few years. However, if it has been grown from seed, wisteria will take much longer to bloom for the first time. If you would like to grow a flowering wisteria yourself, we recommend propagating it from cuttings.
What you need to know about the wisteria flower:
- 1. Flowers only at 3 to 5 years
- Plants grown from seeds bloom less often and/or later
- regular pruning necessary
- Buds very sensitive to frost
Why doesn't my wisteria bloom even though it's old enough?
If your wisteria doesn't bloom even though it's actually old enough, then you should look for the cause. Maybe the location is too dark, then you should transplant your wisteria, because it can exist in the shade, but it won't bloom there. Too little water and/or fertilizer as well as incorrect pruning also make wisteria lazy to bloom.
Reasons for failure to bloom:
- Roots too dry
- too little fertilizer
- location too dark
- wrong cut
- not cropped at all
How can I support the flowering of wisteria?
Regular pruning is essential for lush flowering, so you should cut back your wisteria at least once a year. Avoid both waterlogging and extreme dryness and fertilize your wisteria sufficiently in spring.
Tip
So that your wisteria blooms profusely in the future, you should cut it back regularly and water and fertilize it adequately.
