Wisteria 'Blue Moon'

Transform your garden into a fragrant paradise with 'Blue Moon' Wisteria (Wisteria 'Blue Moon')! This hardy climbing plant is a true enchantment, offering clusters of fragrant lilac-blue flowers that appear not once, but up to three times per season. Fast-growing and exceptionally beautiful from June to September, Wisteria 'Blue Moon' is the perfect ally to adorn your pergolas or other structures with vibrant foliage and spectacular blooms.

Characteristics

• Foliage : The foliage is deciduous, composed of vibrant green leaves that form a dense screen, adding visual interest even when not in bloom.
• Bloom : Produces abundant dangling clusters of delicate, fragrant lilac-blue flowers. Blooming is remarkably long, occurring from June to September, with the ability to rebloom up to three times per season, offering a visual spectacle of exceptional beauty.
• Light : Prefers full sun for optimal blooming. A minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day is recommended.
• Habit : Its habit is climbing. It easily wraps around various supports to ascend.
• Growth : It is a fast-growing and vigorous plant, capable of quickly covering large vertical surfaces.
• Humidity : Requires soil that remains moderately moist, but well-drained. It does not appreciate heavy, waterlogged soils.
• Soil : Prefers poor to average, well-drained soils. Soil that is too rich could promote foliage growth at the expense of flowering.
• Temperature : Extremely hardy. It is adapted to our cold winters. Its hardiness reaches up to -30 °C.
• Watering : Requires regular watering during establishment. Once well-established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, but will appreciate sustained watering during summer heat periods to promote reblooming.

Uses

• Types of Use : Ideal for adorning and beautifying pergolas, arbours, fences, or arches, creating a spectacular focal point in the garden. It's perfect for adding vertical interest and a romantic ambiance.
• Decorative Advantages : Its cascading bloom of lilac-blue flowers and intoxicating fragrance transform any space into a living tableau. The vibrant foliage complements the beauty of the flowers, and it attracts butterflies and bees, adding life to your outdoor space.

Care

• Fertilization : A light fertilization in spring with a balanced fertilizer for trees and shrubs is generally sufficient. Avoid fertilizers too rich in nitrogen, which promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
• Pruning : Requires staking and regular pruning to grow and bloom well. Pruning is essential and should be done twice a year: a first severe prune in late winter or early spring to structure branches, and a second lighter prune after the first bloom to encourage repeat flowering.
• Planting :
  • Depth : Plant the root ball at the same level as the soil in the original container.
  • Period : Spring or fall are the best times for planting. Ground-level winter protection is recommended in the coldest winter regions during the first few years.