Chinese wisteria

Chinese wisteria should be watered deeply once or twice a week, depending on the soil type and seasonal temperatures. When watering, thoroughly saturate the soil until water begins to drain from the bottom of the pot. Be sure not to overwater, as this can cause root rot. In hotter months, you may need to water every 4-5 days, while in cooler months, once a week may be sufficient. Chinese wisteria should always be watered at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the leaves and flowers.

Chinese wisteria requires full sun for best growth, with 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. Ideally, during the summer months the plant should be in a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. During the winter months it can take full sun.

Pruning Chinese wisteria plants is essential to ensure they remain healthy and in flower. Pruning should be done twice a year: once in late winter and once in summer. Winter Pruning: During late winter (February-March) when the plant is dormant, Chinese wisteria should be cut back severely to about a third of the previous year's growth. This will promote stronger, more plentiful flowering. It may also be necessary to prune out any dead, diseased or damaged stems. Summer Pruning: During the summer months (June-July), prune out any dead flower heads and thin out overcrowded shoots. Remove any shoots that have become too vigorous or have grown too high. Cut away any shoots that have grown away from the main framework of the plant. This will maintain the natural shape of the wisteria and allow better light and air circulation.