Re: Wisteria and Trumpet Vine?
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Wisteria and Trumpet Vine?
- From: D* M*
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 01:48:16 -0600
>Good Day, Everyone --
>
>I bought a Wisteria 2 years ago and it has grown very little. It is only
>about a foot tall. I've been wondering if it would grow faster if I brought
>it inside for the winter and grow it under lights. Does it need to go
>through a cold period?
Yes, Wisteria needs a dormancy period. Your question about bringing it
inside for the winter suggests that you do not have it planted in the
ground and it is still potted. If so, that would explain why you have seen
so little growth. It needs to be planted in the ground and even then you
may have to wait for quite some time before it blooms (I waited almost 8
years for mine to bloom!)
>How long does it take for Trumpet Vines (Campsis radicans) to bloom?
These can also take awhile to bloom, tho not as long as for Wisteria! Just
make sure they are planted in as much sun as possible. Also, many plants
need a year or 2 to re-establish themselves after being replanted. If you
fertilize make sure the nitrogen (first number) is not too high.
Good Luck,
Don
Don Martinson
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Milwaukee suburb)
USDA Zone 5 (-10 to -20F)
AHS Heat Zone #4, Map at:
( http://www.suite101.com/userfiles/79/hz1024.jpg )
l*@execpc.com
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