Spring is in the air

[pjkatich]

Just a little something to brighten up your day.

In my little corner of the world, spring has arrived.

Here is a current photo of one of my wisteria.

Please feel free to comment.

I hope you enjoy.

Regards,
Paul

[ozzy]

Very nice, you have taken the pic just at the right time to capture it at its best before the rather large leaves on this species completely take over. I'd say it would be a handful to manage once it gets growing but worth having just to enjoy for the flowering period alone.

[Elias]

Hi Paul,

Really liking this tree, great display of flowers. Can I ask how old is the tree and what type of soil do you use? I have a small wisteria that I'm trying to develop, any tips...?

Thanks,
Elias

[Asus101]

Interesting to see wire being used, how long has it been on?

Eliast, use more peat than normal, wisteria like moisture. Its recommended to have a little tray underneath your pot with a small drainage hole so the water drains slowly. Only have it in though during the growing period.

[Marc]

Paul, great tree, love it. well done.

[kcpoole]

I have 2 at home ( not as good as this though), I have them in Fairly deep pots so they have lots of soil
Keep the water and Fertiliser up to Them. Shape by Wiring, or Clip and Grow
Cut back the new growth by 1/3rd after flowering ( Mid December for us in Oz) and I repot at that time too. Root prune New soil etc.

Display them during Flowering, but hide tham the rest of the year.
Quite Slow growing and takes ages to thicken the trunk

Ken

[pjkatich]

Very nice, you have taken the pic just at the right time to capture it at its best before the rather large leaves on this species completely take over. I'd say it would be a handful to manage once it gets growing but worth having just to enjoy for the flowering period alone.

Ozzy,

Thanks for taking the time to comment on this wisteria. I appreciate the kind words.

Paul

[pjkatich]

Hi Paul,

Really liking this tree, great display of flowers. Can I ask how old is the tree and what type of soil do you use? I have a small wisteria that I'm trying to develop, any tips...?

Thanks,
Elias

Elias,

Thanks for the positive feedback.

This wisteria was collected in 1988 and has been in training since that time. The original stump ends at the first bend and everything above there is the result of my labor.

In regards to soil, I use a mixture of 50% organic and 50% inorganic. The inorganic components are a mixture of 60% filter gravel and 40% turface. The organic component is composted pine bark. All components are sifted to size. The size I use will pass through a 6mm screen but not a 3mm screen.

Wisteria like a lot of sun and a lot of water. During the summer months, I keep mine in full sun and place them in a shallow tray of water from May through October. I fertilize regularly with a low nitrogen fertilizer and give them a boost of super phosphate in July when next seasons flower buds are developing.

I hope this helps.

Paul

[Asus101]

Yeah I do the same with mine, although I have sheltered my from the sun, as here it will rip the hide right off you...

[pjkatich]

Interesting to see wire being used, how long has it been on?

Asus101,

I did this wiring at the beginning of February.

This wisteria got a new pot this season. I thought, with a new pot, I might as well make a few adjustments to the branch structure while I am at it.

Attached is a photo of the tree last year.

Regards,
Paul

[pjkatich]

Paul, great tree, love it. well done.

Marc,

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Have a great day.

Paul

[pjkatich]

I have 2 at home ( not as good as this though), I have them in Fairly deep pots so they have lots of soil
Keep the water and Fertiliser up to Them. Shape by Wiring, or Clip and Grow
Cut back the new growth by 1/3rd after flowering ( Mid December for us in Oz) and I repot at that time too. Root prune New soil etc.

Display them during Flowering, but hide tham the rest of the year.
Quite Slow growing and takes ages to thicken the trunk

Ken

Ken,

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

You mention cutting off 1/3rd of the new growth after flowering. Are you referring to the new tendrils or the racemes?

Cheers,
Paul

[Elias]

Thanks for the info and taking the time to reply, much appreciated.

Elias

[Asus101]

Interesting to see wire being used, how long has it been on?

Asus101,

I did this wiring at the beginning of February.

This wisteria got a new pot this season. I thought, with a new pot, I might as well make a few adjustments to the branch structure while I am at it.

Attached is a photo of the tree last year.

Regards,
Paul

From my understanding, you will need to keep it wire for at least a full year minimum. When I go to style my stump in winter, I'll look at either wire or clip and grow.