Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Wisteria plants are known for their reaching vines and lovely, fragrant flowers. The Summer Cascade™ Wisteria delivers on both points and is cold hardy, making it possible to enjoy this cultivar in areas most Wisteria cannot grow. The flowers start to bloom in June and are evenly spaced on racemes, or long stems. They open as a dark lavender and gradually lighten with age. The flowers turn into a unique seed pod by late summer.
Use the Summer Cascade™ Wisteria to cover a fence or arbor. The lush vines can engulf a structure in greenery and sweetly scented flowers. Medium green, oblong foliage gives the plant a full and dense appearance. This plant is deer resistant, so it is a good choice for areas where foraging animals are a problem. Grow this plant as a perennial in zones 4 through 8.
Summer Cascade™ Wisteria Care
This Wisteria needs full sun to thrive, but it can create shade underneath when grown on an arbor. Plant it in average soil that is moist but well drained. The Summer Cascade™ Wisteria has average water needs and can get by on rainfall, but give the plant water when it is hot or dry. Use a slow-release fertilizer in the spring to help the plant start the growing season strong.
The Summer Cascade™ Wisteria blooms on new wood, so shape the plant after the flowers fade. Trimming the plant before it blooms may reduce the number of flowers produced. In the fall, pack mulch around the base of the plant to keep out the winter chill in cold climates. Remove the mulch in the spring when new growth appears.
Summer Cascade™ Wisteria Spacing
This vining perennial needs a trellis or structure for support so you can control its form; it will reach 15 to 20 feet tall and 3 to 9 feet wide.
Summer Cascade™ Wisteria Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 15-20 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-9 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Climbing
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Summer Cascade™ Wisteria
- Botanical Name
- Wisteria macro. Summer Cascade
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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