When the wisteria is in its full bloom, you will certainly want to enjoy the impressive sight as often and for as long as possible. What could be better than planting a specimen of this attractive climbing plant right next to the terrace?
Is wisteria suitable for the terrace?
A wisteria on the terrace requires a lot of space, a stable climbing aid, regular care such as watering, fertilizing and cutting back, as well as caution because of its toxicity. Container keeping is possible, but requires special care when caring for and cutting.
If you are seriously thinking about it, there are a few points that you should definitely pay attention to. The wisteria absolutely needs a stable and robust trellis to grow properly and plenty of space. After all, depending on the variety, it easily grows eight to ten meters high and several meters wide. It is also poisonous and not exactly easy to care for.
Is wisteria suitable as a container plant?
Wisteria is only partially suitable for keeping in containers. The pot should definitely be large enough so that the roots can develop well. Transplanting too frequently is not recommended because the wisteria will then usually stop flowering. In addition, wisteria in a pot must be cut back particularly carefully.
Caring for and cutting the wisteria
Proper care of a wisteria involves more than regular watering and fertilizing. It should be carefully cut back at least once a year, preferably twice. This is the only way to maintain its ability to bloom in the long term. Wisteria likes to punish a longer dry season in spring by not blooming.
How to keep your terrace clean
When the flowering period comes to an end, the wilted flowers slowly fall off. As beautiful as they are on the plant, they can leave ugly stains on the patio floor. To avoid this, you can either cut off the flower spikes shortly before they fall off and dispose of them in the compost or sweep your terrace daily. The stains are often difficult to remove later.
The most important things in brief:
- needs a lot of space and a climbing aid
- is very poisonous
- water, fertilize and cut back regularly
- Keep the terrace clean carefully
Tip
You can wonderfully decorate your terrace with a wisteria. But give it enough space or choose the bucket position.
