How to grow wisteria even in a pot

Beautiful flowers, in shades of lilac and purple. The plant resembles a tree. Perfect for decorating a garden, terrace, or even just a balcony.

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It can grow up to two meters in a single year. Its presence is so strong that it can transform the look of a garden, terrace, or even a simple balcony. Not to mention its blooming season, between April and June, which brings a carousel of colors and scents. Wisteria is an easy plant to grow, with proper care, whether grown in open ground or in a pot.

Sometimes they look like trees. Wisteria plants, when well-tended and given the right space to grow, take on the monumental size and beauty of trees. They're incredibly fragrant, too. Among the most beautiful ornamental plants, wisteria, with its lilac-purple flowers, can add a touch of color and elegance to the garden: it's also ideal for adorning gazebos, walls, and railings.

Sometimes they look like trees. Wisteria plants, when well-tended and given the right space to grow, take on the monumental size and beauty of trees. Intensely fragrant, to boot.

Among plant most beautiful ornamental ever, Wisteria with its lilac-purple flowers is able to give a touch of colour and elegance to the garden: it is also ideal for decorating gazebos, walls and railings.

Origini

Of oriental origin and coming in particular from China and Japan, wisteria blooms in the period between the months of March and April and its cultivation is quite simpleNative to the East, especially China and Japan, this climbing shrub can reach 8-10 meters in height, blooming with its highly scented flowers between March and April and, with appropriate care, can also be grown in a pot on the balcony or terrace, although it requires a lot of space.

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Exposure

Il wisteria It loves the sun, so it should be planted in a place that receives plenty of direct light during the day. It also tolerates shade, but for abundant flowering it wisteria must be exposed to sunlight for at least six hours a day.

Land

Even if it is a plant that adapts well to different types of soil, make sure that the wisteria It should have clayey soil rich in organic matter. When planting, choose a sunny spot.

When to plant

Both in pots and in Plot, it is preferable to plant the wisteria At the end of winter, to prevent low temperatures or possible frost from damaging the plant. If you live in an area where the climate remains mild even during the winter, you can start growing it from September until April.

As a it is planted

Place a layer of well-rotted manure in a hole at least half a meter deep or in a pot, cover with a layer of soil, position the plant, fill the hole or pot with more soil, and water thoroughly. Place the support on which the plant rests. wisteria It will have to climb. If you plant more than one plant, leave about 2-3 meters between them, since the wisteria It is very vigorous and needs space to grow. If you intend to proceed with cultivation for cutting, should be about 10 cm long and should be harvested between July and September, placed in a soil mixture of sand and peat to establish roots, and then planted once the roots have grown sufficiently. The grafting should be done in late winter or early spring.

Watering

THEirrigation The plant's watering needs to vary according to the season: it should be frequent in summer and reduced during winter. Furthermore, young plants require more frequent watering as they are more sensitive to periods of drought. In temperate climates, watering the plant once a month during autumn and winter may be sufficient.

Exposure

Il wisteria It loves the sun, so it should be planted in a place that receives plenty of direct light during the day. It also tolerates shade, but for abundant flowering it wisteria must be exposed to sunlight for at least six hours a day.

Land

Even if it is a plant that adapts well to different types of soil, make sure that the wisteria It should have clayey soil rich in organic matter. When planting, choose a sunny spot.

When to plant

Both in pots and in Plot, it is preferable to plant the wisteria At the end of winter, to prevent low temperatures or possible frost from damaging the plant. If you live in an area where the climate remains mild even during the winter, you can start growing it from September until April.

As a it is planted

Place a layer of well-rotted manure in a hole at least half a meter deep or in a pot, cover with a layer of soil, position the plant, fill the hole or pot with more soil, and water thoroughly. Place the support on which the plant rests. wisteria It will have to climb. If you plant more than one plant, leave about 2-3 meters between them, since the wisteria It is very vigorous and needs space to grow. If you intend to proceed with cultivation for cutting, should be about 10 cm long and should be harvested between July and September, placed in a soil mixture of sand and peat to establish roots, and then planted once the roots have grown sufficiently. The grafting should be done in late winter or early spring.

Watering

THEirrigation The plant's watering needs to vary according to the season: it should be frequent in summer and reduced during winter. Furthermore, young plants require more frequent watering as they are more sensitive to periods of drought. In temperate climates, watering the plant once a month during autumn and winter may be sufficient.

 

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Cultivation in pots

To grow wisteria in a pot on a balcony or terrace, a pot about 40-50 cm wide is sufficient to accommodate the plant's needs, allowing for a later repotting. As soon as you notice the plant's available soil has diminished, add more.

Pay attention to temperatures during the winter and during very cold days, protect the plant with adequate mulch.

Fertilizer is essential: choose a liquid fertilizer with little nitrogen. Slow-release fertilizer, added to the soil during March, is also excellent. Since this is a fairly vigorous plant, reaching up to 15 meters in height, make sure to place it in a spot with plenty of room to grow, also to avoid damaging any walls or floors.

Pruning

Wisteria should be pruned twice a year, once in winter and once in summer. This allows the plant to grow more orderly and produce a greater number of flowers.

During the pruning Winter pruning should be done in January, when all the leaves have fallen. Shorten the branches with sharp shears, leaving only 4-6 buds on each branch. Remove all dead or damaged branches.

During summer pruning, which should be carried out in July, it is important to shorten the long branches of the new growth, leaving 6-7 buds depending on the size of the support to which the wisteria is attached.

Flowering

Wisteria blooms in spring, with drooping inflorescences that can range in color from blue-purple to white. Proper pruning increases flowering. If the plant isn't blooming, it may be due to excess nitrogen or overpruning.

Problems and remedies

Wisteria is susceptible to fungal diseases such as downy mildew, especially in humid environments. Good drainage and regular pruning help prevent these diseases. The plant can also be attacked by aphids and mealybugsProtect it from natural insecticides, and then, if necessary, move on to chemicals.

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