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How can I get my wisteria to flower on an east facing wall?
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I have a mature wisteria that was here when we bought the house. It flowers wonderfully on the south facing wall but the front of the house is east facing and I only get several flowers. I've been having it pruned in January and June (admittedly by the window cleaner!) but its not made any difference. Would a feed help?
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Wisteria do prefer a southern or westerly aspect. They need the sun to flower properly and a decent dose of it. A feed may help, but really it's position will defeat you.
Ah that's what I suspected as I've given it various feeds. So my dream of wisteria flowering on the front of the house may not be possible then.
This is an east facing wall, blue rose.
It was planted oabout 15 years ago and has received very little attention in terms of feeding or watering seeming to be deep rooted enough to find moisture beneath the slabs and brickwork surrounding it.
I'm no expert, but I have been pruning more carefully for the last 3 years - since when it has rewarded me like this each year.
So you can see, an East facing aspect is not necessarily the main issue. I would consider mugging up on pruning. Do separate searches for winter pruning wisteria and summer pruning wisteria on this website as well as RHS.