Re: Wisteria

>I recently found a wisteria at a local garden center and couldn't resist.
>They've been a favorite of mine for a long time.  Do anyone have any info or
>know of a good source about them?  I'm totally clueless even as to its light
>needs and fertilizer and I've also heard you can train the vines to grow like
>a tree instead of climbing.  Any info would be appreciated..Thanks
>
>Kali
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Kali:
Wisterias get to a great size and have a long life. Depending on how old
yours is it might not bloom for a few years.Their not to fussy about soil,
but like good drainage. they also like full sun.If you plan on having it as
a vine I would suggest to train a few main stocks up a coated thick cable
along you eaves or where ever you want it, as this plant twists around what
ever is near it and if its your balcony post i've seen these break posts.
prune off side shoots in orden to stop tangling. To trian as a tree,choise
one main stock and stake this, once it reaches the height that ou want, you
binch back and prune to force branching, pinch back long streamers and rub
off all buds that form below the head. Hope this helps you.

Debie
Nature's Way
sechelt B.C. zone 8


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