Wisteria sinensis (common names: Chinese wisteria)
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Wisteria sinensis (aka Chinese wisteria)
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Reminders for this plant
Due 8 months ago:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Prune'
Shorten the summer-pruned shoots to within 2.5-5cm (1-2in) of older wood or to two or three buds (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0605/wisteria.asp).
It should be possible now to distinguish the plumper flower buds from the slimmer growth buds.
Long, whippy shoots that grew after the summer pruning (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0605/wisteria.asp) should also be pruned. Cut these back to five or six buds from the main branch, making the cut just above a bud.
Due 3 months ago:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Summer prune'
Cut back this year's new long shoots to just beyond the second or third bud from the base.
Due 2 months ago:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Prune'
Begin by tying in any new shoots that are needed to extend the existing framework of branches, to fill in any gaps or to replace worn-out limbs.
Then shorten the current year's shoots to about 30cm (1ft). Removing shoots at this time of year will restrict the amount of growth, improve air circulation and allow in more sunlight to ripen the young stems. All of these factors help to improve flower-bud formation.
Due in 2 days:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Winter prune'
Cut back this season's growth to just beyond second or third bud from base.
Due in 2 months:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Prune'
Shorten the summer-pruned shoots to within 2.5-5cm (1-2in) of older wood or to two or three buds (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0605/wisteria.asp).
It should be possible now to distinguish the plumper flower buds from the slimmer growth buds.
Long, whippy shoots that grew after the summer pruning (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0605/wisteria.asp) should also be pruned. Cut these back to five or six buds from the main branch, making the cut just above a bud.
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Prune'
Shorten the summer-pruned shoots to within 2.5-5cm (1-2in) of older wood or to two or three buds (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0605/wisteria.asp).
It should be possible now to distinguish the plumper flower buds from the slimmer growth buds.
Long, whippy shoots that grew after the summer pruning (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0605/wisteria.asp) should also be pruned. Cut these back to five or six buds from the main branch, making the cut just above a bud.
Due in 3 months:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Prune'
Shorten the summer-pruned shoots to within 2.5-5cm (1-2in) of older wood or to two or three buds (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0605/wisteria.asp).
It should be possible now to distinguish the plumper flower buds from the slimmer growth buds.
Long, whippy shoots that grew after the summer pruning (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0605/wisteria.asp) should also be pruned. Cut these back to five or six buds from the main branch, making the cut just above a bud.
Due in 8 months:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Prune'
Cut back this year's new long shoots to just beyond the second or third bud from the base.
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Questions on Wisteria sinensis
Asked on 25 Jun, 2008 1 reply
I brought a new wisteria about 6ft tall with buds on that opened. Planted in garden but has now drooped. Leaves look curled and limp not scorched. Looks like leaves are drying out. Cannot see any reason for this as watered and fed regularly. Any tips welcome please
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Asked on 7 Aug, 2008 1 reply
My 10 year old Wisteria flowered well this year, but after several very stormy nights here on Angelsey the leaves looked wilted & then a week or so later dropt off. Is it likely to survive? Please could you tell me of a Specialist Wisteria Nursery. My other 2 , one older one younger are unaffected
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Comments on Wisteria sinensis
8 May, 2008
You growing the American blue variety Mike? Not sure if yours the same but possible here to buy duds that will never flower.Not a fan of buying plants in flower as shouldnt be trying to root as flowering but feel wisteria the exception.Buying one with evidence of flower buds is best way to ensure success in following seasons.There were plants 4times the size and price with a mass of leaf but no buds so glad I chose this litte one .20 plus flower racemes and only 3 feet tall.
On photo - Mini Wisteria
22 May, 2008
What a fabulous shaped bud. It looks like it is made from grape jelly. (can you tell it's breakfast time here in Seattle)
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1 Aug, 2008
There are two things that will kill your wisteria very quickly:
1. The wrong soil.
2. Transplant shock.
Through trial, error and alot of research (not too mention a few wisteria plants!), I have found this to be true...
This plant HATES HATES HATES HATES any kind of CLAY SOIL or soil that has ANY soot in it.
Also you want to put your plant in a good size pot, or keep it in the one you bought it in, and gradually take it outside to plant.
Just think of it as a newborn just getting use to the outside.
Yep-lots of patience and this plant will give you alot of beauty!
Shelly
On question - Droopy wisteria leaves
7 Aug, 2008
Check out www.burncoose.co.uk - they stock 24 wisterias (plus loads of other goodies). I have used their mail order for several years now and can recommend them
On question - Problem with Wisteria
28 Sep, 2008
Sometimes the quickest way to come up is to start at the bottom; start over as it were.
On photo - Oops, thats a bit short
28 Sep, 2008
Aye! Will it come back? I'm much too afraid to prune back that hard.
On photo - Oops, thats a bit short
28 Sep, 2008
What plant is it? I expect it will come back - I have just decimated three Buddlias - which I do every year though not always at this time - and they always come back. I have cut back hard two Hydrangas, too so will not get blooms next year but they really did need pruning hard.
On photo - Oops, thats a bit short
7 Oct, 2008
Wisterias have been my preferred flowers ever. Bought one about 4 years ago with flower buds, but no flowers since. I have it planted in a pot, lots of sun in my balcony, it grows fast and i have to cut the branches very often, but... no flowers... do you have any suggestions?
On photo - Mini Wisteria
7 Oct, 2008
Looks like you make very good use of your balcony.
Even room for a cat?
Is that yours too? :o)
On photo - The wisteria is in the back.
7 Oct, 2008
Well we have some plants in common. I have Wisteria and Blueberry in my garden, but Pineapple not.
On photo - The wisteria is in the back.
7 Oct, 2008
Hi, thanks for the welcomings... I'm glad I found this site. The cat name its formaly "Norway Galladriel" as named by the breeder... we call her Dora.. she is a meanie lady.
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8 Oct, 2008
Haha Aleyna. Did you actually eat that pineapple? It looks like it was ready for the table! Do they get plenty of sunshine there on the balcony?
On photo - The wisteria is in the back.
8 Oct, 2008
I bet your "meanie lady" Dora is truly a - dora - ble ! :o)
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8 Oct, 2008
Yes!! I did eat the pineaple, and it was delicious :o)!!!
Sunny all afternoon from 2pm till sunset.
On photo - The wisteria is in the back.
8 Oct, 2008
Yes she is a-dora-ble .. when she wants !!! hehe
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10 Oct, 2008
Great balcony. How fun to have a place to grow pineapple!
On photo - The wisteria is in the back.
Members' notes...
East side of Laburnum Tunnel
prune twice a year
bought 4/3/08 @ Morrisons
Shenstone:
planted '05
this plant was one of the first I planted when we moved into the new house seven years ago.
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Joined 22 Feb, 2008
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8 May, 2008
Good for you Bonkers. Mine is in it's fourth season and no flowers yet. ENJOY!
On photo - Mini Wisteria