As the summer sun warms our gardens, it’s time to highlight a spectacular climbing Wisteria – ‘Amethyst Falls’. Renowned for dramatic drapes of fragrant blooms, stunning garden presence, and even eruptions of flowers earlier than many others.
Rather than taking up to five years to flower, like others, this beauty will reliably bloom in the very first growing season!
Let’s face it – who wants to wait to see flower power? Particularly when it is as remarkable as ‘Amethyst Falls’.
You’re sure to love the purple lilac river of floral might that emerges from this plant from late April, throughout May, and even sometimes into summer days, as good early weather can encourage a second flush of flowers – beautiful bonus blooms!
‘Amethyst Falls’ is very compact and originates from the other side of the pond, in America, yet is perfectly happy in our British gardens, where it will thrive and survive, for years to come – and is even hardy enough to tolerate bitter winter weather conditions of -10C and below!
If a fragrant flower is what you are looking for, then this Wisteria certainly ticks the box, releasing an aromatic perfume that could only come from fresh spring flowers, filling the air seemingly effortlessly and encouraging you to spend even more time in the garden on those beautiful sunny days.
Planting and Caring for Your New Wisteria
Are you tempted to grow Wisteria ‘Amethyst Falls’ in your garden? Here are some top growing tips to get you started:
For best results, plant against that wall of your garden that draws plenty of sun.
Tie in fast-growing tendrils (the stem of the plant) in summer and prune back unwanted growth for a tidy look.
Provide any twining stems with a sturdy support, such as a strong trellis or wires attached to a wall or pergola.
Restrict Wisteria with simple pruning – or train it as a small standard tree.
As a long-lived variety, be sure to take extra thought into the planting site. Pick somewhere that your plant will be most happy, and it’ll pay you back with even better blooms! ‘Amethyst Falls’ like moist but well-drained soil in either a sunny or lightly shaded spot.
Blossom can be damaged by late frosts, so it is advisable to plant in a sheltered spot.
