Just planted Wisteria seed

[valley ranch]

Hi, Gathered these seeds, at the Sacramento Zoo, when the girls were little ones. Think they'll sprout?

I read that seed found in the Tower of London, that had been taken along with a Dutch ship by the British some 600 years ago, were planted and sprouted.

I planted only two seed, maybe I should set half a dozen more.

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

be prepared to keep that thing in check if it does grow. they become invasive in many areas. my parents are still fighting the one i planted about 20 years ago in their backyard that destroyed a wooden privacy fence. it never bloomed but kept growing and sending out runners and still sending runners to this day.

 

[valley ranch]

Hi, I was so impressed with the beauty of Wisteria I collected the seeds as if they were gold.
Wifey just fell in love with a plant they have at the garden centre and I remembered the seeds. If they sprout we'll put them on the pergola, whatever that is, she want us to build.

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

they are similar to an arbor. it will need to be very sturdy. i do not advise buying something from a big box store unless it is very sturdy. i've see wisteria vines take over chain link fences and pull them down with their weight over time.

i think they are beautiful too and that is why i bought one. i just didn't expect it to climb over everything it came in contact with.

 

[Nyboy]

I love them but live in the north where winter kind of helps it it in check. 3 years ago I picked up 2 on sale, I gave one to a friend and planted one next to garden shed. The one I gave to friend flowered past 2 springs, mine while growing well never flowered yet. Grown from seed it may never flower, if you really want flowers, buy one in bloom at nursery.

 

[valley ranch]

I wonder, I'll have to see how cold tolerant they are.

I've only seen the yellow.

 

[Smart Red]

Twenty-some years ago DH bought three tree wisteria -- red, white, and blue for $99. Only one remains, and it is no longer tree shaped. I have no idea if it is the red or the blue wisteria -- may never know.

 

[valley ranch]

Wifey says they, Wisteria, are hardy to 20- F.

 

[Nyboy]

Being hardy not the problem, not all flower. If you want a large vine there good, if you want flowers get one in bloom.

 

[valley ranch]

Seems like they all should flower, no?