So, I’ve been trying to grow these blue wisteria flowers lately. It’s been a bit of a journey, let me tell you.
First off, I picked a spot in my backyard that gets tons of sun. I read somewhere that these plants need like 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day if you want them to bloom properly. Made sense to me, so I found a nice, sunny corner and got to planting.
Watering these things has been a bit of a guessing game. I try to keep the soil moist, especially since it’s been pretty dry lately. But then I read that overwatering can be just as bad, causing yellow leaves and stuff. So I’ve been trying to find that sweet spot, you know? Not too much, not too little. During the dry spells in between July to September, I will water my wisteria to avoid the shortage of water which will affect flower bud formation.
- Figuring out when to prune has been another adventure. I learned that you’re supposed to prune them after they flower so you don’t mess up the buds for next year.
- So, I waited until they were done blooming, then I went in with my clippers. I will prune my wisteria twice a year: once around mid-summer (a few months after flowering) and again in late winter/early spring (before the plant leafs out).
- Honestly, I wasn’t too sure what I was doing, but I just started snipping away, trying to keep the plant looking tidy and hoping I was doing it right.
Then there’s the whole feeding situation. Apparently, these plants are hungry little things. I picked up some high potash fertilizer and started feeding them monthly during the growing season. And for the ones I have in pots, I give them a weekly dose of fertilizer and water. I will feed them with a high potash fertilizer monthly during the growing season to encourage more flowers to bloom.
I also found out that bees are super important for pollinating these flowers. I’ve been seeing a few bees buzzing around, which is a good sign. It’s pretty cool to watch nature do its thing.
The Results So Far
It’s still a work in progress, but I’ve actually started seeing some blooms! They only last for like 1-2 weeks, but it’s so rewarding to see those pretty blue flowers finally popping up after all that effort. And honestly, even if it wasn’t perfect, the whole process of watching them grow and learning as I go has been pretty fun. Gardening is definitely a learning experience, but it’s worth it when you see those blue wisteria flowers finally bloom.
