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Posted by arctictropical Z4 (My Page) on Wed, Sep 24, 08 at 13:58
| I can't give this wisteria enough praise. Does not grow out of control, and blooms early!
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RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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It is lovely!!! Did you grow it from seed?
Joann |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Hi Joann! Sorry for the delay in replying. I've been out of town. I have four plants that I purchased through a couple of mail order companies. I'm too impatient to grow them from seed! Kevin |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| I tried 'Blue Moon' because Dirr suggests it's less vigorous than the Asiatic species. The rooted cutting I planted, less than a foot high at planting, reached the roof of the second story in less than two seasons. Left unpruned it would be every bit as much a threat to the house as floribunda or sinensis. From near the stem-root junction it sends off vigorous horizontal suckers that root at every node and that I find hard to keep up with. And it seeds in a great deal. Though the bloom is less spectacular than the Asiatics---because it isn't precocious---I'll concede that it is a very handsome plant. |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| I have wisteria Blue Moon planted up against the south side of my home, this year it had put on about 10' of growth for a total of about 16' high. The blooms are nice, though also the foliage being very attractive. I have a second plant that I'll plant upon an arch as you have done ... your photo looks great. Terry |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Terry, where you live in zone 3, have you ever had any die-back of the vines during winter? Kevin |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Hi Kevin ... I should have stated that it was a large container plant that had been set out this spring ... though, I've heard of others having success with Blue Moon and even a less hardy variety (don't know the name) that has been growing for years in Calgary, Alberta zone 3. Terry |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Thanks Terry. If you ever find out the name of the other hardy variety, please let me know. I'm also growing Wisteria sinensis with success after 6-7 years of the vine dieing back to the ground. Each year they came back with greater vigor, and the vines have survived the winters for the last 3-4 years. I'm just learning how to prune them so that they bloom. Can't wait for the first bloom. Kevin |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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Hi does any body know Where I can get the Blue Moon Wisteria in Calgary.
Kathryn |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Being in zone 3 I've always envied those who could grow Wisteria's. This year I read about one that a grower had been growing in the Minneapolis area for about twenty years and it is now on the market.It is named Aunt Dee's Wisteria and is hardy to zone 4. I did buy one and I'm going to put it next to the house so it might get some warmth from the basement, They say it needs protection. You never know unless you try it! Maybe I wasted my mmoney, maybe not! |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Hi Kathryn, I just bought a Blue Moon Wisteria from Costco in the NW. Being a new gardener, I am a bit nervous about planting Wisteria! |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Natalie403, if a wisteria is going to survive in your climate, it will be 'Blue Moon'. I've sure been impressed with this variety. It has never had any die back of it's vines and right now is currently loaded with flower buds. I'll take another picture of it when it's in full bloom. Kevin |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Kevin, I didn't know you were growing wisteria. I actually sent you a private email. I posted my thread about my question on wisteria at Perennials last year and last month. Where did you buy Blue Moon? Thanks! Neil |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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Hi
What a beutiful arbor!! Did you make that and what material is it?? I make all mine from rebar and PVC pipe .
While they work never accused of being pretty lol
Still looking for a rot proof ,hurricane proof ,beautiful maintenence free model that is dirt cheap lol gary |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Hi Neil! I've bought 'Blue Moon' wisteria, good to -40 F. at several places. Right now the on-line companies that sell them are Greer Gardens and Rare-Find Nursery. I've also bought them in the past from Klehm's Song Sparrow Nursery. Hi Gary in Florida! Believe it or not, I picked up this swinging bench arbor at Sam's Club one year. They were closing them out for about $100.00. The original price was 3-4 times that amount. I haven't seen them since, or I'd probably buy another one! It was already painted when I bought it. All I had to do is put it together. I have touched it up with white paint just once, so far. |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Hi Kevin, Thanks for the store names. Is it true that they can grow upto 15 ft in one year? How long does the bloom lasts? Thanks! |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Hi v1rtu0s1ty! Yes, they can grow up to 15 feet in one year with prime conditions. I think mine grew about 10 feet where I live. Mine are just blooming now since we've had lots of cool and rainy weather the last 3 weeks. I'll post pictures when they are in full bloom. |
RE: Pictures of 3 year old Blue Moon Wisteria in bloom
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| Hi arctictropical! Beautiful wisteria! Did you do any special pruning? |
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