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Wisteria?

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shotsofvodka · 15/04/2023 22:40

Is there such a thing as a smaller version of wisteria? I love love wisteria but believe it's gets very big!

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KittyWitty · 15/04/2023 22:45

Do you want something that also climbs like a wisteria? Or is it the scent/colour you like?

Ihatepainting · 15/04/2023 22:49

You can keep wisteria pruned, it doesn’t need to get big.

CatherinedeBourgh · 15/04/2023 23:16

There are lots of different types of wisteria, the american ones are less vigorous.

Sparkybloke · 16/04/2023 09:39

Wisteria cultivars are available grafted on a root stock, much as with fruit trees. The vigour of the stock will determine how large the plant gets so seek advice from a wisteria expert if you want a smaller growing plant. As others have said, they can be pruned to keep in check. Pruning is usually done in later summer and again in Feb time.

shotsofvodka · 16/04/2023 15:59

I love both the colour / scent and how it climbs. But non climbing is also good, thanks.

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KittyWitty · 16/04/2023 16:02

You can get dwarf wisteria that you can prune and keep small. They do take a few years to establish and flower, but are wonderful.

If you want something smaller that climbs and is fragrant, sweet peas or honeysuckle are both lovely. I always grow sweet peas each year because they make amazing cut flowers too and the more you cut them, the more flowers they grow!!

There is also a type of Buddleja that grows like a bush, but has hanging purple flowers like a wisteria.

orangeflags · 16/04/2023 17:22

We've got one that used to span about 30 feet along a wall. A couple of years ago I cut it back to about a foot high. It survived it well and I keep it in check now.

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