Question From:
Claudia Lau in Collingwood, Melbourne Victoria
Nature of problem:
Can I plant wisteria?
Type of Plant (if known):
Wisteria
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
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Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Appears to be a sandy mixture under pavement
How often do you water the plant:
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How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6
How long since you planted it:
Not planted yet
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
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Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoor
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
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Other Comments:
I would like to plant Wisteria to climb up the outside of the building where the two pots are in the image attached. We have cut a small hole and the soil appears to be very sandy.
-Would we need to dig up that sand and put soil and compost in?
-Would the roots damage potential pipes underneath?
-Is it possible to grow Wisteria in this environment setting?
-Will I need to train the wisteria?
Answer:
Hi Claudia, Wisteria grows almost anywhere in cooler climates, and sandy soil is not a problem. Wisterias roots don’t usually cause problems. Wisterias need a lattice or wires to grow on – they cannot stick to a wall by themselves. If you are permitted, I would construct a pergola-like structure over your windows that matches the balcony structures above. If you are allowed to dig a hole in the paving, do it by all means as no plant can grow very large in a pot. Yes, adding compost would help. Don