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Old 18-06-2018, 09:39 PM   #11
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At our previous house we had a wisteria that took 7 years before it flowered. It was the type that doesn't grow too fast Wisteria Floribunda which is the Japanese one. The Chinese one Wisteria Sinensis is an extra fast grower. Our one was kept as a small tree and we cut it back every year before it was eventually killed by a 100mph wind
Yes, I couldn’t wait for 7 years for it to flower; in that time my whole pergola will be covered with the clematis, jasmine and vine - something for every season.
That said, I always feel envious when I see wisteria in flower. It’s just so stunning.
You must have been so galled when the wind took yours.
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Old 19-06-2018, 09:33 PM   #12
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I love Wisteria I have all sorts and there is a beautiful smelling one as well. I bought all mine when in flower £12.99 from B&Q some of them so I know they will flower and years later they are through the bottom of the pot and massive. I will try and post a picture if get a chance though all the flowers are wind swept ...CB
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I love Wisteria I have all sorts and there is a beautiful smelling one as well. I bought all mine when in flower £12.99 from B&Q some of them so I know they will flower and years later they are through the bottom of the pot and massive. I will try and post a picture if get a chance though all the flowers are wind swept ...CB
Now you’re tempting me again....
Would love to see some piccies.
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Old 20-06-2018, 12:23 PM   #14
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Gosh you have to put up with some bad weather!

Hope you are getting some of this good weather we are experiencing in the south?

I now need some rain for the veg patch!
That was a one off storm Jan, I can't remember the name of it but it was not long after they started naming the UK storms. We had a decent spell of weather for a couple of weeks but has been poor for the past three or so. Sunny at times but almost always a cold wind, better next week it says. It's already been better than the whole of last year though
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Yes, I couldn’t wait for 7 years for it to flower; in that time my whole pergola will be covered with the clematis, jasmine and vine - something for every season.
That said, I always feel envious when I see wisteria in flower. It’s just so stunning.
You must have been so galled when the wind took yours.
I wasn't bothered Emma, my wife wasn't too pleased though
We left it with just the trunk about a foot above the ground and it did sprout a small new bit of growth but then the following year it came to nothing. When the wind broke it it kind of split all the way down almost. It was held up by a three inch thick post which was also snapped by the wind or perhaps the weight of the plant as it was top heavy with a not very thick trunk
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That's a bit more than sad Alan, I should send you some cuttings ....CB
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That's a bit more than sad Alan, I should send you some cuttings ....CB
Thanks but my sister-in-law bought us a new one and we dug it up and brought it with us when we moved. Personally I could have lived without it. I prefer maintenance free plants
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