Chinese wisteria

Chinese Wisteria should be watered on a regular basis depending on the season and the weather. During the active growing season, which is usually from late spring to early fall, it should be watered deeply once every week. During the heat of summer, it may need more frequent watering. In colder winter months, during periods of dormancy, you may only need to water once a month. To water Chinese wisteria, give the plant a deep soak so that all the roots have access to water.

The Chinese wisteria needs lots of sunlight. During the growing season it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. In the summer months, the plant should be exposed to full sun for even more hours - up to 8 or 10 hours in extreme climates. This will ensure that the plant continues to produce stunning blooms. Avoid harsh afternoon sunlight, however, as this can damage or scorch the foliage. For best results, place the wisteria in a spot that gets direct morning sunlight and indirect afternoon light.

Proper pruning of the Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific') is essential in order to promote healthy growth and flowering. Pruning should take place after the final flowering in late summer. If no pruning has taken place in the previous season, more severe pruning may be necessary. Dead and damaged branches should be removed as well as those that grow out of bounds. Aim to prune the Chinese wisteria so the skeleton branches are left, each of these should be no bigger than 2-3 inches in diameter. Light occasional pruning can be done by pinching out individual shoots throughout the summer however, hard pruning is better done after flowering. This ensures that a healthy layer of new shoots are left to flower in the following season.