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How to grow wisteria in a pot

Wisteria sinensis

Wisteria is a vigorous climber that hangs long, fragrant purple clusters in spring. It can live in a pot as long as it is pruned regularly.

At a glance

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Needs care
  • Pot50 litres
The wisteria as drawn in Verda

From seed to harvest

In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.

  1. Wisteria: Seed
    Seed1/6
  2. Wisteria: Sprout
    Sprout2/6
  3. Wisteria: Leafing out
    Leafing out3/6
  4. Wisteria: Budding
    Budding4/6
  5. Wisteria: Opening
    Opening5/6
  6. Wisteria: In full bloom
    In full bloom6/6

Care

For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.

Light

Full sun. It will not bloom in shade.

Pot and support

A large pot and a strong pergola. The stems turn woody and heavy with time.

Pruning

In summer cut long shoots back to five leaves, and in winter to two or three buds. Flowers form on these short spurs.

Water

Water regularly in a pot, especially while in flower.

In the game

In Verda wisteria is a legendary flower with top scent and showiness.

Its traits

  • TastyTasty
  • FragrantFragrant
  • HealingHealing
  • ShowyShowy
Verda

Verda

A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.

Wisteria and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.

What else you can grow

Plant guide