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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jill Morgan

How to train and tie in wisteria shoots – expert advice for this sweet-smelling vine

Wisteria pergola garden bench.

Knowing how to train and tie in wisteria shoots can make a huge difference to the health of the plant and future flowers. A firm cottage garden favorite, this long-lived vine delights with its springtime cascades of purple-blue and white blooms and can easily reach the heady heights of 30 feet or more if left unchecked.

With Instagram fans seeking out the latest sensational displays – see #wisteriahysteria – it’s definitely the chic choice for covering the façade of your home and if you want an elegant display, tying in wisteria shoots is a garden task well worth getting to grips with.

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