Wisteria in Australian Gardens

The Challenge and RewardWisteria is arguably the most spectacular flowering climber available to the Australian gardener. The cascades of fragrant flowers in spring — lavender, purple, white, or pink depending on variety — are genuinely breathtaking. But wisteria has a reputation for being difficult to flower reliably and for becoming an invasive nuisance if not properly managed. Both reputations are somewhat deserved but entirely manageable with the right approach.Variety SelectionWisteria …