Wisteria Frutescens in a Container
The potager has taken a back seat as I get the main vegetable garden in final order. This garden pretty much takes care of itself. Besides a weeding once a year and a layer of compost, it growing along. The plants are spreaders, creepers, and self seeders. They ebb and flow, creating a drift garden of sorts. Even though this garden is an exuberant mess, it still was in need some some kind of focal point in the center. As I was cleaning up my potted Wisteria frutescens, I realized it would be PERFECT for adding both interest and a bit of height.
I must say, I’m super happy to have this beauty growing in a container. It’s easy enough to maintain (I overwinter it in my basement each winter). Wisteria frutescens is perfectly hardy in our climate, this plant was actually purchased with the intent of training up the lower side of the house. I haven’t quite had time to clear out the spot to plant in, so it grows and blooms happily in this container. It bloomed ealier this spring, but has a few more buds and will rebloom in a week or two.
I may actually leave this particular plant in this container and start more to grow on the house. What a perfect specimen to add interest and height to the potager! As I was looking at this the other night, I decided that growing things in containers and putting them in key spots in the garden would be great way to add focal points.
Do you grow any plants in containers?
It certainly makes the garden look great! And using the native wisteria is even better!
to Misti Little's comment
It’s not invasive like the Asian variety, and blooms regularly since it’s native and blooms later. The buds don’t get frozen out.
to Susy's comment
I am a loyal reader but seldom comment. That last photo is fantastic and I felt like I should tell you.
to Margie's comment
Thanks so much :)
to Susy's comment
susy, yes I do containers. i have a bucket garden that is bottom watered for tomatoes and cucumbers. it will be expanded next year to 21 buckets and watered with gravity fed rain water.
have a great wisteria frutescens container day.
Nebraska Dave
to Nebraska Dave's comment