Wisteria on Steroids

I have mentioned my appreciation of wisteria blooms before, a plant that I have only admired from afar and have never actually grown. We just never seemed to have the right location for such an aggressive grower. Well, I think one of those spots has been located, two blocks from my home. I don't know how I could have possibly missed it before:

This specimen has to be at least forty feet high, but I suspect it is even taller than that. I am standing at the base, shooting straight up.

This is only part of the vine's trunk (in the foreground):

The winds were quite brisk today, so if the blooms seem a bit out of focus, well, they probably are!

No wonder wisteria can force a roof right off of the building it covers! 

Apparently this tree does not mind at all.

Wisteria Lane

Last weekend's warmth rewarded us with amazing blooms. 

Have you ever had the chance to smell wisteria? 

I have never grown wisteria, but it sure captured my attention as I walked past the blooming vines at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Not only because of its unique beauty, but also because of its grape-like scent. Wow!

Just a few feet away, the white tulips caught the intense sunshine 
and looked like they were lit from within.  

They just glowed.

Wisteria Lane

Seeing a wisteria vine in full bloom is a sure reason for me to screech the car to a stop so I can admire it. Its beauty is unrivaled. I know, its strength is also, but once you understand the basics of its proper pruning, the enjoyment can be all yours.

I did stop when I drove past my neighbor's home. Wow! And the scent- it reminds me of grapes. Delicate and delicious!

A sunny Friday is in store for us today and I am the luckiest gal- I will be planting all day at several clients' homes. What are you doing on this lovely Friday?