Can anyone tell me if I can grow and how wisteria in containers? I have two in big pots for 3 years and they don't flower. Is there something I can do?

Pericles

Hi Pericles, good question! We'll forward it to Sven and see what he advises. So keep an eye on this post!

Thank you Style Girl

Hi Perciles,

The simple answer is no - they do not do well.

But getting Wisterias to flower has more to do with getting the wood ripe, pruning etc. At this time of year they can be hard pruned but to two flower buds and all the wispy growth should be cut out...

Trouble is that Wisteria's do not flower early in their life - they take about 5 years to get to flowering age - but once you get the knack of pruning twice a year - once in early winter back to 5 buds and then in late winter/very early spring back to no more than 2 buds they should flower reliably.

Sometimes however Wisteria cuttings are taken from stems which will never flower... so it may be a question of waiting at this time.

But I would certainly get them out of those pots.

Angela

Hi Pericles,
Sven's response is now live! To see what he has to say go to 'In The Garden' and then 'Ask the Expert'. Your feature is called Growing Wisteria. Let us know how you get on!

Thanks Style Girl!! Well it seems that I will keep them in their pots for one more year and then we'll see They are really pruned now and I could smell a bit of spring on this island for the first time today. Sven's article was really helpful in getting to know the beasts.