{"product_id":"amethyst-falls-american-wisteria-wisteria-frutescens-amethyst-falls","title":"Amethyst Falls American Wisteria - Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst Falls American Wisteria (\u003cem\u003eWisteria frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Amethyst Falls') is the tidy, well-behaved wisteria for gardens that cannot house a monster. It is far less vigorous than the Asian wisterias, reaching about 4m, and it flowers at a young age on new growth with shorter, lilac-purple racemes that make it suitable for smaller gardens and large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers young.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms on new growth, so you do not wait many years for a first display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 4m it suits a small pergola, an arch or a trellis without taking over the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac-purple racemes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shorter clusters of 10 to 15cm are lightly fragrant and often followed by a lighter second flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container with a sturdy support makes a good patio plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with cold winters and warmer temperate summers alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall pergolas and arches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest vigour suits lightweight timber structures. Plant 2.5m apart along a pergola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis and fences.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it along wires on a sunny fence in a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot of 50cm or more with an obelisk or frame for support, and feed regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Amethyst Falls in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and does reasonably in subtropical gardens. It is not suited to the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of compost. Go light on nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through the first summers and regularly in pots. A potash fertiliser after flowering encourages more bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in late winter to tidy and shape, cutting side shoots back to a few buds. Because it flowers on new growth, light summer pruning is also fine. All parts of wisteria are toxic if eaten, especially the seeds and pods, so it is not a plant for gardens where children or pets chew what they find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Amethyst Falls in 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 400mm pots, the largest being advanced stock for a quicker display. The smaller sizes need a season of growth and then flower early. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/wisteria-a-gorgeous-native-climber-for-your-garden\"\u003eWisteria care and the native alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse climbers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Chinese wisteria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican wisteria is much less vigorous, flowers young on new growth and has shorter racemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A large pot, regular feeding and a strong support suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As with all wisteria, the seeds and pods are toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095114215743,"sku":"WIS-FRU-AMEFAL-140MM-P10","price":334.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095114248511,"sku":"WIS-FRU-AMEFAL-200MM-P6","price":518.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095114281279,"sku":"WIS-FRU-AMEFAL-400MM","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/amethyst-falls-american-wisteria-wisteria-frutescens-amethyst-falls.jpg?v=1794663431","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/amethyst-falls-american-wisteria-wisteria-frutescens-amethyst-falls","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}