wisteria pruning

paula.conway

I bought a wisteria last year from b&q and was told to trim back in August, which I did. This year I made a umbrella frame and potted it  in a larger pot. Is it to late to trim back now? I haven't had any flowers this year and didn't expect any as it was only a young plant. Should I leave it this year to fill up the  frame?or can I still prune it ?I heard if you prune, it encourages flower buds for the following year. I can't wait till I get my first flower.

Ladybird4

That is going to look so stunning when you have finished. I think you could still prune back some of the whippy growth.

p.s. Love the giant Ladybird!

paula.conway

Thanks Ladybird4,

I will do that later today.

Dave Humby

August is the time to trim back new growth to 5 or 6 buds. I think being a week or so later will still be fine. In early January take these same stems back to 2 or 3 buds. Cut well above the bus as they are delicate. 

Last edited: 07 September 2016 17:16:11

paula.conway

Thanks for that Dave, I will   put that in my diary.

Dave Humby

No problem and good luck. Looks like you'll have a really nice feature plant there. There's a few good videos on YouTube on pruning but they are basically as stated. This leads to a good flower display. 

paula.conway

It's now early January, can I still prune my Wisteria now even though were due  some bad weather with freezing conditions or should I wait a bit longer.

Obelixx

Best wait till the heavy frosts are over.  It can be done in February if necessary.

See this for advice from the RHS - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=242 

paula.conway

Thanks Obelixx, I'll leave it for now and wait a bit longer. Thanks for the link.

musher

Hello Paula

I agree with Obelixx, it's better being patient, than failing

Bee witched

Hi Doghouse Riley,

Any chance you could post a photo of a "fat" bud?

Just looked at mine and they don't seem to be very far on at all.

Thanks,

Bee