Growing Wisteria in Pots

Recently I found a compilation of pictures  on Indulgy which showed growing Wisteria in Pots. The picture is a compilation of photos of wisteria being grown in a pot originally compiled by Colin Purrington. Although the picture is no longer available on his site (originally via photography.colinpurrington.com) I have linked it to his website that features the last picture of the wisteria being watered.

This webpage on Coppercafe is for accumulating resources and photos of wisteria being grown in pots. Please note there are differences between growing a Bonsai version of wisteria and growing a potted wisteria.

colin purrington photography

The picture was originally sourced at fotoflora.com, but I could no longer find it there.

Japenese Wisteria photo from the Internet Bonsai Club

A Chinese Wisteria frm the Internet Bonsai Club forum discussions.

Wisteria seninsis (standard Chinese Wisteria)

Found on Flickr, Elfrieda found this Chinese Wisteria at the Montreal Botanical Garden in 2005.

Wisteria (Standard) Chinese Wisteria from Van Meuwen

Van Meuwen has the following helpful hints for growing wisteria:

1. Their wisteria has been trained as a standard so that it can be enjoyed in a small garden or pot.
2. Wisteria is harmful if eaten.
3. Grow wisteria plants in a sunny or semi shaded site in any moist, well drained soil.
4. Wisteria buds can be damaged by hard spring frosts so choose a sheltered position.
5. When growing wisteria in large containers, soil based compost should be used such as John Innes No. 3.
6. Provide the twining stems with an appropriate framework to support growth.

Sources:
1. The Internet Bonsai Club has a forum discussing growing Bonsai Wisteria which would be helpful to those who would like additional information.

2.  ehow.com has an article written on how to grow wisteria in pots at:  http://www.ehow.com/how_8091558_grow-wisteria-pot.html

3.Home base offers the Wisteria seninsis.   http://homebase.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/topiary/wisteria/wisteria-sinensis-/itemno.PL30001433/

4. Van Meuwen website at: http://www.vanmeuwen.com/flowers/flower-plants/climbing-plants/wisteria-standard/69038VM