Growing wisteria in a container
For lovers of exotic flowers living in cold parts of the country (winter -30 degrees), wisteria can be grown not only outdoors, but also in a container.
Wisteria grows well in large pots, in the form of a standard tree, which can be obtained with proper pruning.
Types of wisteria are suitable for growing in a pot
Shrub wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) with purple flowers and Japanese wisteria (Wisteria japonica), has white flowers.
Caring for wisteria in a pot
If you still decide to grow wisteria in a pot, then you need to follow certain recommendations.
Pot and soil for wisteria
The wisteria pot should be large enough (2 times larger than the previous one), and the soil should be nutritious. Choose a pot of light colors, make a drain hole at the bottom, to drain excess water, wisteria does not tolerate stagnant water. At the bottom of the pot, pour a 5 cm layer of expanded clay, then a layer of fertile soil (sod soil, peat,compost, sand(2:1:1:1)). We put the plant, cover it with nutritious soil, water it.
Watering, pruning and fertilizing wisteria
How to water (in summer – abundantly, in winter – rarely) and how to feed wisteria, read the article “Wisteria planting and care” .
To form a climbing plant like a tree, you need to choose 1 robust shoot(remove the rest). Tie it to the base. We remove all the lower (up to 70 cm buds, future shoots) shoots, leave 5-6 buds, and cut off the growth point at a height of 120 cm – 150 cm. In autumn, we cut off the length of the side shoots. In March, cut the young side shoots to 2-3 good buds, forming a crown.
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Wisteria in summer and winter
When growing wisteria in a container, in the spring-autumn period, it is recommended to take it out into the fresh air: balcony, veranda, garden. In addition, such wisteria needs to be provided with a winter dormant period: stop feeding, reduce watering, and lower the air temperature to +5 ° C.
Wisteria transplant
Wisteria should be transplanted by transshipment. Young plants – every year (up to 3 years) in a larger pot. In the future, replace the top layer (5 cm) with fresh and nutritious soil every year.
Plant wisteria. Even a small wisteria that decorates the yard in summer creates a celebration of spring and beauty, gives joy and good mood.
