Most widespread got two types of wisteria: Chinese and profusely flowering (multi-flowered).

These are the best of flowering vines for decorating fences, terraces, gazebos, pergolas, balconies and walls of houses, and even trunks of dead trees.

Flowers in wisteria can be purple, lavender, pink, purple or white.

Looking at the green waterfalls of long feathery leaves, densely covered with large clusters of delicately smelling flowers, it is difficult to imagine that wisteria is the closest relative of peas and beans. But this is true, because this fragrant vine belongs to the legume family, and its fruits are elongated beans with seeds similar to lentils.

Wisteria can cover space up to 10-15 m wide and 20 m high.

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Wisteria is a fast growing and hardy vine. For successful cultivation and the growth of wisteria, it is necessary to create conditions close to natural.

She, of course, can grow on rather poor lands, but prefers fertile, well-drained, moist soils and an abundance of sun.

When planting wisteria, you need to choose a place so that the roots of wisteria are located in the shade. The pit is filled with soil with a sufficient amount of organic fertilizers.

Our advice:

In the spring, wisteria needs additional feeding. Excess nitrogen in the soil can lead to the fact that the plant will not bloom, but the addition of potassium and phosphate fertilizers has a beneficial effect on the development of vines.

Wisteria can grow unsupported, but it grows best when it can lean against a tree, post, fence or wall. The support for the wisteria should be very strong and durable, since over the years its shoots turn into powerful ropes, a huge mass of foliage grows, which the support must withstand.

Wisteria planted near the wall of a tall building, long terrace or fence can be grown without pruning, only slightly shortening the growth.

But it is still better to restrict growth, giving it a certain shape and holding it within the specified limits.

Wisteria propagates by sowing seeds, layering and cuttings.

Growing wisteria in the northern regions

Wisteria is often found in Transcarpathia. It is not uncommon in the Crimea. But what about those who live in climatic conditionsunsuitable for growing wisteria? For aspiring florists, nothing is impossible. Including in promoting wisteria culture to more northern regions.

In northern or eastern Ukraine, the gardener will have to pay special attention to the cultivation of wisteria.

Planting wisteria

To begin with, the seedling is planted in a container, watered and fed. Leave two or three of the strongest shoots and give them the opportunity to grow as much as possible. As they grow, they tie up.

For the winter, the plant is transferred to a cold cellar for overwintering.

Our advice:

The next spring, the plant is planted on permanent place, preferably near the wall on the south, south-east or south-west side of the house, which will provide wisteria with additional heat.

The growing shoots are tied to a support, preventing them from braiding around it, so that in the fall they can be removed without problems, pressed to the ground and covered for the winter, as climbing roses cover.

Snow is poured in in winter. If the winter is snowless, then they are additionally covered with dry leaves. If part of the one-year growth still freezes under the shelter, it does not matter - the wisteria still needs to be regularly cut off.

Proper care of wisteria: pruning is the key to abundant flowering

Wisteria flowers form on last year's and older wood or on short flower shoots the current year emerging from perennial wood.

therefore correct pruning wisteria during cultivation is the key to good flowering.

Our advice:

So that the wisteria blooms profusely and does not increase in size too much, all annual growths are shortened in August, leaving them 20-30 cm long.And in the spring, after flowering, the shoots are cut much more strongly, leaving shoots 5-10 cm long.

The trimming procedure is not complicated. But it must be carried out strictly, otherwise you will not achieve abundant flowering.

Beware of unscrupulous sellers!

Lively traders, especially in the spring, just at the time of blooming wisteria, who, playing on the increased interest in wisteria, sell instead of it seedlings of European spindle tree, anagirolisia bean (golden rain) ( Laburnum anagyroides) or alpine bean ( Laburnum alpina).

These magnificent winter-hardy shrubs belong to legumes, bloom with beautiful clusters of light yellow flowers up to 40 cm long, but have nothing to do with wisteria.

There are currently no known wisteria varieties with yellow flowers.

About suggestions as white acacia wisteria ( Robiniapseudoacacia) or sticky robinia ( RobiniaviscoseVent.) is not even worth saying, although there is such a thing.

So be careful, don't be fooled.

Larisa Marushchak, Vinogradov, Transcarpathian region
© The Ogorodnik magazine
Photo: depositphotos.com

• Flowering Period: wisteria forms blooming clusters in May, some of which persist throughout the summer! In August-September, repeated, but less abundant flowering is sometimes observed.
• Height of Chinese wisteria: 15-20 m.

Gardeners usually use two types of wisteria for landscaping, which include Chinese wisteria and abundant wisteria. They are characterized by dynamic growth and excellent endurance. Today the subject of our attention will be chinese wisteria - planting and care which requires some knowledge.

Chinese wisteria: planting

Information about planting and caring for Chinese wisteria will be useful for gardeners who are considering the possibility of changing the appearance of their garden or summer cottage.

Planting Chinese wisteria seeds

Wisteria can be propagated by seed, but in this case, it may never bloom or the bloom will not be as intense. Seeds should be planted in nutrient soil in the first half of spring, burying them to a depth of 2-3 cm and covering with foil or glass. A month after the seeds germinate in the dark, they are moved to a lighted place. In the first winter, young transplanted plants are plucked with a layer of dry leaves, spruce branches or sawdust in order to protect them from frost.

Other ways of propagation and planting of Chinese wisteria

• Cuttings in December or January;
• horizontal layering in the fall;
• winter vaccination on the sections of the roots of the wisteria itself

Since the subtropics are considered the homeland of the plant, the location for Chinese wisteria should be sunny and sheltered from the wind. It is poisonous, so refrain from planting this crop near bodies of water to keep the leaves from getting into the water.

Planting Chinese wisteria will appeal to those who are looking for a climbing plant for a gazebo.

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Chinese wisteria: care

After planting, caring for Chinese wisteria requires some skill.

Gardeners should be aware that this culture blooms with very lush inflorescences, reaching a length of 20-30 cm and covering the leaves. Therefore, it is necessary to create a strong support for wisteria, because an adult plant reaches a height of 18 m and a width of 8 m. A good alternative would be to weave wisteria along a wall, arbor or arch.

Take care to most during the day, the plant received direct sunlight. In this case, you can expect a beautiful and rich flowering. Feeding a flower will allow it to extend flowering time and increase foliage.

Don't overdo it with watering. Water is very important during the budding period, when the soil must be constantly moistened, but stagnant water in subsequent periods will become a negative factor in plant growth.

In the cold season, Chinese wisteria should be removed from the supports and wrapped up before spring comes.

Wisteria chinese landing and care which will turn your garden into paradise, will give you joy and great mood.

I propose to watch an excellent video on planting Chinese wisteria.

In some gardens, you can see an amazing sight - magnificent flowering plant, something like a lilac, but a liana. Florists have long fallen in love with the oriental graceful and attractive Chinese wisteria.

general information

In the wild, it is often found in the mountainous regions of the west and central regions of China, and it is also found in Japan. Chinese wisteria grows there at an altitude of about 1800 meters. Therefore, she could have remained unknown if it had not caught the eye of the English doctor and botanist John Sims. Struck by the beauty of this vine, he spoke about it in 1819 in the Botanical Magazine.

Much has changed since then: breeders have managed to breed a lot of varieties and hybrids of this culture, but surprisingly, both in a well-kept garden and in the wild, the decorativeness of this vine is not lost. Chinese wisteria is the dream of every gardener, because it is considered one of the most beautiful creepers. During the flowering period, it resembles a waterfall, collected from lilac bunches, emitting a sweet delicate aroma.

Description

Wisteria, or Chinese wisteria, belongs to the legume family. It is a plant with dense foliage of large size and complex shape... The leaves of this vine can grow up to thirty centimeters. They are pinnate and consist of eight to twelve small leaves.

Chinese wisteria has fragrant small flowers collected in racemose inflorescences hanging in cascades. They grow up to 30 cm long. Bluish or light lilac clusters turn golden yellow in autumn. Not only for appearance brush, but also by the smell of inflorescences, Chinese wisteria is similar to lilac, but it has a more delicate aroma.

Chinese wisteria blooms from May to July. During this period, it is completely covered with clusters of inflorescences of all shades of purple. Sometimes white-flowering culture is found in the gardens. Chinese wisteria, planting and caring for which are carried out correctly, with enough sun, can re-bloom in September.

The most common varieties

The inflorescences of most varieties of this plant are purple or lilac in color, but there are also those that produce white terry brushes. The most common wisteria found in gardens is Sapphire Blue. It is a charming variety with bluish purple flowers that blooms in May.

Delicate racemose bunches of this Chinese wisteria grow up to 25 centimeters. Blue Sapphire drains an intense sugary-sweet scent. The foliage of this variety is colored gray-green, and with the arrival of autumn it turns yellow. This vine grows up to six meters in height, twisting clockwise on the support.

An early flowering variety is the Chinese wisteria Amethyst. Its long, rich purple inflorescences appear in early May and only fade in late summer. The aroma of this variety is the most intense among all the available varieties of wisteria. Amethyst does not differ in winter hardiness, therefore, requires careful shelter for the winter.

The Prolific variety has bluish-purple flowers with a white base. It blooms quickly enough and for the third year already pleases the owner with its magnificent view... It feels great next to a solid support such as a wall or fence.

Southern Belle is a delicate vine with purple and white flowers. It has a moderate intensity aroma. The peak of flowering occurs at the end of May, and by the middle of summer the bunches begin to fade slowly. This Chinese wisteria, which should be planted in sunny areas, looks great as a decoration for a veranda, gazebo, pergola.

Seat selection

The unambiguous advantages of this culture include the fact that it tolerates urban conditions well. In this case, we are talking about a very warm and photophilous plant that is quite demanding on the soil. At home, Chinese wisteria grows well in a tub on the southern windowsill. As for the place in the garden, it should be the sunniest on the site. The grower will need to take care of the soil: it must be drained, moist and slightly alkaline. Planting Chinese wisteria in limestone soil is highly undesirable: there is a high risk of chlorosis - clarification of the leaves. As a result, this can affect flowering. Therefore, planting and caring for Chinese wisteria requires a serious approach and the presence of certain knowledge. The choice of location should be carried out taking into account the fact that over time it perennial will form deep roots and have a tenacious climbing system of shoots.

Landing features

The best time for placing Chinese wisteria seedlings in the ground, spring is considered. Planting should be carried out after the end of the last frost and the disappearance of the risk of a return of cold weather.

Almost all varieties of wisteria are considered cold-resistant: some of them are able to withstand a short-term drop in temperature to -20 degrees, but the seedlings should not be exposed to the risk of frostbite. At least until they begin to develop normally.

It is necessary for planting to choose medium-sized seedlings with closed roots. When buying, you should make sure that the wisteria is vaccinated. The fact is that Chinese wisteria is a woody vine and belongs to the type of long-growing plants. Therefore, unvaccinated wisteria will not only begin to bloom later than the term, but will also have fewer inflorescences. When buying, be sure to specify the age of the seedling. Older individuals bloom faster, since some varieties release inflorescences only in the eighth or ninth year of life. The plant is planted in holes 60 x 60 x 50 cm in size, in which mineral fertilizers at the rate of 25-30 grams for each square meter.

Reproduction

In addition to germinating seeds and seedlings, there are two more ways to grow this woody vine - by layers or cuttings. The first is the simplest. The essence of reproduction by layering is that in the spring a one-year shoot is selected, cut obliquely in the middle, tilted and placed with the treated part in a container with a clay-sod substrate. Then the shoot is fixed and buried so that only the top remains free. The next spring, the cuttings are already separated from the main plant.

Propagation by cuttings is carried out in March or April. To do this, annual shoots are cut into pieces up to 25 cm long and rooted in a substrate consisting of 3 parts of turf soil and one part of peat, humus and sand.

Growing from seeds

Chinese wisteria, planting and caring for which requires certain knowledge, can be grown not only from seedlings. With proper fit and favorable conditions it can also grow from seeds. Moreover, such a plant will be more adapted to the environment and hardy. The process of growing wisteria from seeds usually begins at the end of November. The process has the following scheme: planting material placed on the surface of a container with a drained substrate, consisting of four parts of leafy soil and one each of sod and sand. The seeds should be sprinkled with a small layer of soil and sprayed with warm water from a spray bottle. The container is covered with glass and placed in a warm, dark place. The soil must always be kept moist.

After about a month and a half, when the wisteria gives its first shoots and begins to slowly grow, the container is transferred to a sunny place, be sure to shade until the two main leaves appear. After that, the seedlings are dived into separate containers filled with the native root ball of the earth, and watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. After a while, the sprouts need to start accustoming to their habitat: for this, the containers are taken out for a couple of hours in an unheated room.

Watering

Chinese wisteria, the care of which includes two main activities: moisture supply and pruning, is unpretentious. Watering this woody vine should be as needed until the end of August. At the same time, one should not be zealous, since wisteria does not like an excess of moisture, poorly tolerating abundant watering. The soil around the plant should be constantly moist, but not wet. Abundant watering is needed only in dry spring. From mid-September, the moisture supply should be gradually reduced.

Pruning

This stage of caring for Chinese wisteria is needed at least twice a season in order to give the plant the desired shape and stimulate flowering, making it abundant. The first pruning is carried out immediately after flowering. At this time, all lateral shoots are shortened by a third. The second pruning is carried out after the leaves fall. This time, both cut shoots already cut once, and those that appeared after that, leaving 3-5 buds are shortened.

Care features

During each watering, as necessary, wilted inflorescences, dry branches should be removed, while tying up the shoots and directing them in the right direction. Before winter, wisteria needs to be insulated:

• spud the root outlet;
• remove the liana from the supports and lay it on the trunk circle;
• sprinkle with dry foliage and cover with spunbond.

Fertilizers

Once during the entire flowering season, it is permissible to water wisteria with a solution of chalk at the rate of 100 grams per bucket of water. From the end of April to June, when budding and flowering take place, wisteria should be periodically fed, alternating organic and mineral fertilizers. As the first, it is better to use an infusion of cow dung in a ratio of 1:20. At the same time, it is necessary to control the amount of nitrogen in the soil. Otherwise, Chinese wisteria is unlikely to please with lush greenery, moreover, it may not bloom.

Diseases and pests

If this woody vine is struck by chlorosis, then feeding it with iron salts, which must be applied at the root, will best help to cure it. Of the pests, wisteria most often affects aphids, clover mites and spider mites. In the first case, any insecticide will help best, and in the second and third, acaricidal preparations. According to reviews, Chinese wisteria can be eliminated from pests with the help of Fitoverma.

Before planting in the ground in a permanent place, the sprouts must be soaked for half an hour in water. You need to bury the plant in the ground ten centimeters deeper than it grew in the planting container.

A bark is poured over the hole in a circle. It is necessary to plant wisteria at a distance of thirty centimeters from neighboring plants and support. If the seedlings do not show signs of growth for a long time, you should not worry: agronomists believe that for the first two to three weeks it is in a passive state, giving all its strength only to rooting. And only after some time does it begin to shoot the first thin shoots.

Chinese wisteria: reviews

Many gardeners prefer to plant this woody vine on their site, not only because of its beauty during flowering, but also because of its simplicity in care. Moreover, in some southern regions it may not even be covered for the winter. However, there are those who complain about the complete lack of flowering of this woody liana.

Nevertheless, the vast majority of reviews indicate that gardeners grow it incredibly on their plots without any problems. beautiful plant, which pleases them with its beautiful view every season.

Many people believe that this crop should not be grown from seeds; it is most correct to propagate by cuttings. The main thing is to choose right place for planting and do not overdo it with watering. Do not forget about the support.

Wisteria or wisteria (Wisteria) is a genus of treelike climbing subtropical deciduous plants from the legume family with beautiful leaves and large clusters of fragrant purple flowers. Blooming wisteria brushes resemble acacia. This is not surprising, since these are representatives of the same family and have certain similarities.

In the wild, wisteria are found in the humid subtropical forests of China, Korea, and Japan. In horticulture, they are used all over the world, in some places, in particular in the United States, they have acclimatized and grow, mastering free places.

Wisteria has long been known as ornamental plant, she adorns gardens and parks in many countries. In the CIS, it is cultivated in the South of Russia, in the Crimea and the Northern Black Sea region. This was until recently, but the situation has changed, now this plant has become extremely popular, the area of \u200b\u200bits distribution has increased significantly.

What is the reason for the increased popularity of wisteria? Why did they suddenly start talking about her? The fact is that new interesting varieties have appeared, quite unpretentious and capable of wintering much north of its natural habitat. In particular, the frost-resistant wisteria Blue Moon was presented on the market, the "adult" specimens of which are able to endure frosts down to -37C without damage and without shelter. Bred in the USA, in nurseries in the state of Minnesota.

Wisteria (wisteria) in nature is a liana with a lignified trunk (in old plants up to 15 cm in diameter), with drooping branches, some species reach 20 meters in height. Wisteria leaves are pinnate, up to 30-40 cm long. The flowers are fragrant, collected in long drooping clusters. The color of the flowers is lilac, white, purple, pink-purple.

The flowering period is highly dependent on the climate. In the south, wisteria blooms in early spring, in the northern regions it awakens much later, in some cases the inflorescences may appear only in the middle of summer.

Types and varieties of wisteria

Chinese wisteria (Wisteria chinensis) is a densely leafy liana up to 15-20 m in height. Leaves are odd-pinnate, large, pubescent at first, but eventually becoming smooth. Flowers in loose racemes up to 30 cm long, light lilac. They bloom simultaneously with the appearance of foliage. Flowering continues all summer or blooms in waves - after the first flowering, secondary flowering is observed in the period from August to September. Fruit - a pod up to 15 cm long. garden varieties with white and double flowers. It tolerates frosts down to -20C.

Wisteria abundantly flowering, or multi-flowered (Wisteria floribunda), which is called "Japanese" because it comes from the Japanese islands. It differs from the Chinese in smaller size (only 8-10 m in height), larger leaves up to 40 cm in length and long inflorescences (up to 50 cm). The flowers themselves are smaller than those of Chinese wisteria, of a violet-blue hue; they bloom gradually, starting from the base of the brush. It begins to bloom after the appearance of the leaves, compared to the Chinese - 2-3 weeks later. This species is more cold-resistant than Chinese wisteria. There are garden forms with white, pink, purple double flowers and a variegated form with variegated leaves. It tolerates frosts down to -27C.

In addition to these two most popular species, the American shrub wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) and the winter-hardy large wisteria (Wisteria macrostachys) are also known in the culture, on the basis of which the Blue Moon wisteria was bred, capable of wintering in the garden even without shelter.

Wisteria (Wisteria) in landscape design

The main use of wisteria is vertical gardening. It takes up a minimum of area, but at the same time it is capable of braiding completely the wall of a building or a gazebo. It grows quickly, easily climbing vertically. It should be noted that the supports for it must be strong and reliable, the weight of an adult plant is large. With vertical growth, the vine itself serves as a support for itself, its lignified shoots are strong and reliable. But if the growth of young shoots is directed horizontally, the strength of the base is very important factor... Weak support will simply collapse under the weight of shoots, flowers and leaves. If wisteria is woven along the wall of the house, then it can damage gutters and pipes, window bars and other similar structures.

In the south, wisteria is usually planted next to a terrace, pergola or pergola. She gives a thick shade, sheltering a corner of rest from the scorching sun. The drooping inflorescences form a fragrant tent overhead.

A bright large plant can be used as a screen that shelters hidden areas of the garden from prying eyes, and decorate outbuildings. But wisteria can destroy a flimsy fence or an old barn with the weight of its branches.

A new plant always arouses interest, and such a beautiful and original plant, like wisteria, will not leave anyone indifferent. How to grow and preserve it in winter? Several useful tips for the care of wisteria from experienced gardeners.

Seat selection and landing. For planting wisteria, they choose a warm, sunny place. It is desirable that this is the south side of the house. The warmer the better. For flowering, it is required that the average temperature in summer is about 20 degrees. Cold nights are unfavorable for this plant, but the southern wall heated in the sun is a big plus.

After planting wisteria, it is very important to mulch the seedling 10 cm above the root collar; peat, dry composted grass is suitable as mulch. The mulch layer should not be removed in summer or winter. In summer, it keeps the root collar and roots from overheating and drying out.

The soil... Information about soils is rather contradictory, experts recommend a slightly acidic soil, but, according to many, wisteria is undemanding to soil.

Watering... Young plants are watered after planting. Powerful root system provides adult wisteria with moisture from deep soil layers.

Bloom... When does wisteria bloom? Chinese wisteria blooms at the age of three, Japanese wisteria at the age of ten, but garden varieties obtained by layering and cuttings bloom much earlier. Wisteria of Chinese varieties bloom from April, in the south - from the end of March. Japanese wisteria blooms profusely from May to June. After transplanting, the plant can take root for a long time in a new place, and then surprise with flowers at the end of summer. The same effect can be if the summer is cool or the planting site is in a cold draft.

Pruning wisteria... Prune wisteria for crown formation and to stimulate flowering. You can grow a standard tree. For the formation, one strong shoot is chosen, and the rest are removed. Upon reaching a certain height, it is cut off, allowing the crown to form in its upper part.

When growing the natural form of climbing liana, it is advisable to shorten the side shoots up to 30cm. This stimulates flowering. In addition, the side shoots with leaves hide the flower clusters from view. They can be trimmed too. Too much pruning is also not worth it, the volume of shoots and leaf mass should be sufficient for the successful development of the plant.

Transfer... It is undesirable to transplant wisteria, it is better to immediately choose the right place for it. If a transplant is nevertheless necessary, then the plant can remain dormant for a long time, showing no signs of development before restoring the roots. The wisteria bought in the nursery is able to "sleep" almost all summer, only giving young shoots by autumn. They do not have time to woody, which is dangerous in a frosty winter. Such shoots are removed from supports for the winter and must be well protected from frost. In the second year, wisteria will already give shoots from both the stem and the root.

Fertilizer... Experts do not recommend watering wisteria with nitrogen fertilizers. She will grow greens at the expense of flowering. Like other representatives of legumes, nodules containing nitrogen-fixing nodule bacteria are formed on its rhizomes. Potassium and phosphorus are enough to feed wisteria. Some experts generally do not recommend fertilizing this plant in fertile garden soils.

Wintering... "Adult" plants, in which the trunk is woody, are capable of hibernating without shelter. Young plantings can freeze out in severe winters with frosts up to 30 degrees. But there are ways to preserve wisteria. Young seedlings can be bent to the ground for the winter and covered in the same way as curly roses... The method of shelter depends on the climate and possibilities. Vines should not be laid directly on the ground; it is better to put planks. This is done in case of thaws to avoid damping out. Shelter is made by spruce branches, dry leaves, straw or moss, use spunbond (lutrasil). Having the experience of successful wintering of other plants, it is not difficult to come up with a shelter for wisteria from scrap materials.

In the second year after planting, the plant will get stronger, the shoots will grow, it will be difficult to remove them from the supports and put them on the ground. And it is not necessary. Frost-resistant wisteria will overwinter successfully. In addition, it gives rise to growth from the root, which is an additional guarantee of its survival if the root is well covered.

Reproduction of wisteria... Wisteria is propagated vegetatively. Seed reproduction is not effective, young plants do not inherit varietal properties. In addition, many of the sprouted and even grown seedlings may never produce flowers. The period from sowing seeds to flowering can last up to 10 years.

The easiest way is to propagate by layering. To do this, take young annual shoots. In the middle of such a shoot, make an oblique incision, bend it to the ground and place it with an incision on a pot with a clay-sod substrate, fix the outlet in this position and add it dropwise, leaving the top of the shoot free. It will be possible to separate the rooted cuttings from the mother plant only next spring. Its roots will gradually entwine an earthen lump in a pot and it will not be difficult to transplant the plant.

Pests and diseases of wisteria... Sometimes wisteria is damaged by aphids or clover mites. Aphids are destroyed by an insecticide, and ticks by an acaricidal preparation. If wisteria grows in alkaline soil, chlorosis can affect it, from which its leaves turn yellow. In the fight against the disease, root feeding of wisteria with iron salts is used.

Wisteria (aka Wisteria) - a wonderful plant, in spring, covered with numerous clusters of fragrant inflorescences.

This tree-like liana is very effective and attractive, it can decorate even the most sophisticated landscape.

Unfortunately this very heat-loving the inhabitant of humid subtropical regions is not able to grow in regions with cold snowy winters.

The only way out is to grow a beauty and take care of her in the house.

You can do it 2 ways: Grow as a full tree-like plant or form a bonsai.

Indoor wisteria: care

How to care for wisteria at home? Wisteria cannot be counted among the problem-free and unpretentious indoor plants.

To grow her will have to work hard.

Photo

Wisteria flower: photo at home.









Landing

The root system of wisteria is small, therefore, you should not take too large a container for growing it. At the bottom of the container, it is imperative to lay out a layer of stones (expanded clay, pebbles, broken brick). It will not only serve as drainage, but also make the pot heavier so that the tree does not turn over with its own weight.

The soil must it is good to pass water and air to the roots, to be fertile and nutritious. It is most optimal to combine river sand, humus, high moor peat in equal amounts and add sod soil to the same volume. A seedling is placed in this mixture and watered abundantly.

Growing from seeds does not pose any particular difficulties. They need to be placed in a small box on the surface of the substrate and not sprinkled with earth on top. Germinate in a greenhouse (you can cover the container with glass or polyethylene film) in the dark.

If the soil is always moist, the seeds will germinate in 20-27 days. The next 9-12 days, the sprouts are gradually accustomed to light.

In separate cups, sprouts can be dived after the appearance of two true leaves.

Watering

Active vegetation of wisteria begins in spring... It is at this time that they begin to water it, observing moderation. 1-2 times a week will be enough. You can pour water along the edge of the container so as not to wash out the soil and expose the roots.

In autumn development is suspended, therefore watering must be reduced, carrying out the procedure very rarely.

Air humidity

In the warm season, wisteria needs in frequent spraying and quite high humidity air. By winter, this procedure is stopped.

Temperature regime


Wisterias are vital it is necessary to provide a pronounced rest period in winter... At this time, it is kept at a temperature of 5-9 °. To do this, the pot is taken out to the basement or to a cold veranda.

If you leave the vine warm, in best case it will not bloom in spring, and at worst it will die.

From mid-February, they begin to accustom the tree to heat, gradually increasing the temperature. In a couple of weeks, the wisteria will be able to live in the house.

Top dressing

Liana needs extra food only during bud formation and subsequent flowering... It can be fertilized with any mineral concentrate for flowering plants.

For feeding wisterias are most suitable liquid fertilizers, with which you can spray the tree from above or shed the soil.

Life span

With the right content, wisteria can live for a very long time, because it belongs to long-lived perennials.

Bloom

Whoever saw the wisteria bloom will never forget it! Waterfall of the most beautiful scented earrings white, pink, blue or lilac color looks very picturesque and attractive.

You can watch this delightful sight from the beginning of spring to the autumn cold.

Reproduction

To get new plants, you can use one of the possible methods:

1. Collect seeds
2. Make layering
3. Rooting cuttings or green shoots

Seeds do not transmit varietal characteristics hybrid species.

And these videos tell you about the care of garden wisteria.

Diseases

Wisteria not highly resistant to disease... It can be attacked by both fungi and viruses.

Powdery mildew

When attacked by fungi, the leaves covered with an ugly whitish layer... It is easily erased, but is soon re-announced.

The leaves begin to dry out and fall off, the branches are deformed, the plant stops developing.

Destroy harmful fungi will help the latest generations of fungicides: Previkur, Vitaros, Fundazol, Skor. The selected preparation is abundantly treated with the ground parts of the vine. Typically a double treatment is required.

Chlorosis

It occurs when there is a serious deficiency of iron in the soil. The leaves stop producing chlorophyll and gradually turn yellow... Only the veins remain green.

It is advisable to completely replace the soil and feed with one of the iron preparations. Iron chelate, Ferrylene, Ferovit, Antichlorosis can be used.

To make the drugs work faster, they are recommended to spray the plant from above, and not spill the earth.

Pests

The wisteria's worst enemies are the clover mites and aphids.

Aphid

If the leaves begin to dry, the branches bend, the flowers become smaller, and the plant withers, then a colony of aphids attacked the wisteria.

The surface of the leaves is covered with small light strokes, then cracks. The affected leaves are twisted.

Wisteria as indoor plant rarely grown, as it requires special conditions of detention. It is not suitable for beginner florists and people with an acute shortage of time.