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Wisteria had very tiny flowers

judi886judi886 Posts: 2
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Hi All. Last year my wisteria had very short flowers compared to other years.  I have searched online for this problem but have not found anyone else having experienced it.  Do any forum members have any idea why this happened?

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Hunger?  Thirst?  Where are you growing it?  Did you do the July and february pruning regime?

    Last spring there was an early hot and dry period and the previous summer there was drought which may have affected flower bud formation so try giving it a good mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost mixed with some slow release rose or tomato fertiliser. 
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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  • TeTe Posts: 193
    Most likely lack of water, keep well watered when in bud
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  • judi886judi886 Posts: 2
    Thank you Obelixx   I am growing it in a very deep raised bed.  I did prune correctly as I have had wisterias for years.  It also has irrigation daily so maybe the feed wasn't correct.  I will add more manure and compost as you advise and hope this sorts it out.

  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Rather than water a dribble daily give it a good 10 to 15 litres, poured slowly, once a week around its roots so the water goes deep.  Otherwise it will be encouraged to make roots near the surface and they dry out in hot spells.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I agree with @Obelixx ... a generous soaking two or three times a week is worth much more than a constant dribble. 

    The dry Springs we in most of the UK experienced over the past few years have caused problems for many shrubs and climbers ... especially those that are a few years old and perhaps considered ‘established’ so not needing as much attention as formerly.  

    It takes a lot of moisture at the roots for there to be enough to be ‘pumped up’ by the plant all the way to the foliage and flowering shoots. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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