Displaying Wisteria
The blue form of the Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is very popular among gardeners, but there are many other kinds available. Peter Valder looked at the two most widely cultivated Japanese species, W. brachybotrys and W. floribunda, and ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Spectacular Garden
When it comes to setting up a waterwise garden, most people think they have to compromise, but it is just not true. Take for example, the magnificent Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis). It is incredibly beautiful at this time of year and what ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Cathleen Schine
A recipe for happiness: four women, one medieval Italian castle, plenty of wisteria, and solitude as needed. The women at the center of The Enchanted April are alike only in their dissatisfaction with their everyday lives. They find each ... [... more]
Random House |
Elizabeth von Arnim
A recipe for happiness: four women, one medieval Italian castle, plenty of wisteria, and solitude as needed. The women at the center of The Enchanted April are alike only in their dissatisfaction with their everyday lives. They find each ... [... more]
Random House |
Monet's Garden, France
Monet's garden at Giverny, about an hour from Paris, is a mecca for garden lovers. This garden's most recognised feature is a painted wooden Japanese-style bridge, which is draped with wisteria (a white Japanese wisteria called Wisteria ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Native Wisteria
Japanese or Chinese wisterias are stunningly beautiful plants, but they do have limitations. Some gardeners don't like the fact that they lose their leaves in winter, and they don't really suit planting schemes featuring Australian natives. The ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Wisteria Seed Pods
Wisterias are beautiful flowering plants but Peter Valder noted that some people seem surprised to see this plant with seed pods. Peter Valder recently looked at these plants when he visited some Mt Wilson gardens. Wisteria is a legume, like peas ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Why Wisteria Won't Flower
Don visited Ann Goldstone, who has a problem with her wisteria. The wisteria was planted 8 years ago, but has never flowered. It shares a garden bed with standard roses (Rosa 'Iceberg'), which are watered well and fertilised every 6-8 weeks. Don ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Adelaide Wisteria Garden
Even before you open the gate and enter Penny Ruddock's small Adelaide property, it's obvious you're in for a horticultural treat. Penny has planted a street garden on the verge, dominated by a wonderful combination of wisteria and lavender in ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Garden Questions Answered (Citrus Bud Mite, Golden ...
Garden Questions Answered (Citrus Bud Mite, Golden Shower Tree and Wisteria Seed) Sue answered some questions for Garden Gurus Club members whilst at Dawson's Garden World at Forrestfield. "Hi Sue I was wondering if you could tell me what's wrong ... [... more]
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