12 yr old wisteria set blooms and failed to grow and flower, no leaves either. Scraped a branch and is green under bark, so not dead. What can I do to make it grow leaves?
Most of the country has experienced a colder than usual spring. If this is the case where you live, it is possible that the cold killed the blooms and is delaying the plant from leafing out. As long as it is still green, I would give it a little more time.
Moved to a house 9 yrs ago and had a beautiful wisteria growing around the lounge patio doors. The last 4 yrs we haven't had any blooms or leaves and I am worried for whatever reason it has died. Strangely there are lots of twigs growing wildly, which I have pruned just this weekend, but I really want the blooms back and leaves. The wisteria was there when we moved in so not sure quite how old it was then but it was certainly established and very bushy. There is foliage growing at the bottom of the wisteria. What do I do with that?
If you are having growth at the bottom, this indicates stress to the remaining portions of the plant, but it is still alive. You may need to just prune it all the way back (don't worry these plants are very resilient). Also, you may need to feed it with a balanced fertilizer to encourage growth and flowering. Here is more information that may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-blooming-problems.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-no-leaves.htm
I have 100 year old wisteria vines; one blooms, the other does not. Is one a male the other female? I'd like to remove the non bloomer if it is not necessary. I've taken cuttings from the bloomer and they are now blooming less than 3 years from planting.
You do not need both for this plant to bloom. Even if there was either a male or female plant, it would still flower without the aid of the other. These plants are notorious for non-blooming issues. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-blooming-problems.htm
I have had a wisteria vine for a couple of years now and it has never bloomed. Any suggestions for this problem?
These plants are notorious for non-blooming issues. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-blooming-problems.htm
The leaves of my Wisteria tree have not come out as yet. They are tiny like flower buds. There are tiny flowers that are 2 inches long. The tree is 10 years old. I do cut it once a year. What am I doing wrong or not doing? Please help!
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-no-leaves.htm
I found a box of Ortho blood meal in my garden shed. It has been there at least 10 years. Is it good to use or should I dispose of it? What would I use it on? Also, I have wisteria "tree." It used to be big and lush but since I pruned it, growth has been minimal. In addition, it has bloomed 1 or 2 times in many years. I live in the mountains at 4,500'. What could I do to get some blooms? One more question about Iris. My Iris was separated and replanted 2 years ago. I get very few blooms. What causes bloom failure?
First of all, many fertilizers do not come with an expiration date, so this can make it diffcult to know how long it will keep. Generally, its effectiveness will depend on what the product is made of (i.e. liquid, powder, granules, etc.), whether it's derived from organic compounds or chemicals, and how it has been stored. Since blood meal is organic and if it's been kept dry, it should still be ok to use on the plants. Now as to how effective it will be, I do not know, but it will not harm the plants. As for the non-blooming of wisteria and iris plants, you may need more phosphorus in the soil, of which bone meal can help.
I have 2 wisterias and they are covered in blooms that are not yet in flower (probably due to current weather conditions) but the leaves are coming out now. This happened last year as well. I thought that the leaves would not appear until after the flowers were in full bloom. When the leaves come first, they cover the blooms and the overall effect is not so good.
If you notice beautiful purple blooms prior to foliage growth, then you probably have a Chinese wisteria. This type forms flower buds on previous year’s wood. Therefore, it commonly blooms before the plant actually leafs out. Japanese wisteria blooms after the plant has sprouted leaves.