Hardy or sensitive to frost (Wisteria)

How do I overwinter potted and young plants?

A wisteria in a bucket or a very young wisteria is best wintered in a cool and not too dark place. A cold greenhouse or an unheated winter garden are well suited for this. Temperatures around freezing point may well prevail there, because the wisteria is generally hardy. You can also overwinter it outside in a mild area.

It is important that the root Do not freeze your wisteria to death, otherwise the plant will perish. Therefore, the root ball should be protected from frost in a rough area. You can do this, for example, by wrapping the planter with an old blanket on all sides (including the bottom!) Plant fleece or jute sacks. The above-ground parts of the plant can be protected from frostbite with a layer of leaves, brushwood or bark mulch, or with bubble wrap.

How do I care for my wisteria in winter?

Your wisteria also needs water in winter, but only in small amounts. The soil should not dry out completely. The amount of water required varies depending on the prevailing temperature. But only water on frost-free days. In winter quarters your wisteria need a little more water. on

fertilizer however, you should do without.

How do I treat frost damage to my wisteria?

If you discover some frozen shoots on your wisteria in spring, then cut them generously into the healthy wood. Within a short time the plant will be there again drive out. You can also easily remove frozen flowers and buds. However, the wisteria will grow on these shoots in the coming season not bloom.

The most important winter tips for wisteria:

• sensitive in the first few years
• well tolerated by frost in old age
• Hibernate young and container plants frost-free
• young shoots and flower buds are very sensitive to frost, protect from late frosts
• Cut off frozen shoots, the plant usually recovers quite well