How do you train wisteria on a wall?

The ideal way to grow wisterias against a wall is to train them as an espalier, with horizontal support wires (3mm galvanised steel) set 45cm (18″) apart. Alternatively, you can train them onto a sturdy pergola, or even onto a tree.

How do you encourage plants to grow up walls?

Plant climbing vines at the base of the wall, following spacing guidelines for different vines. Weave the vines in and out between the horizontal wires and wrap the vines around the wires to train the vine to grow up the wall.

Is it bad to let vines grow on your house?

Whether growing by twining tendrils or sticky aerial roots, any vine will take advantage of small cracks or crevices to anchor themselves to the surface they are growing on. This can lead to climbing vine damage to shingles and siding. This moisture can lead to mold, mildew and rot on the home itself.

Should I let wisteria grow on my house?

All wisteria looks beautiful growing over a pergola with seating below or growing over the front or rear of your home. If you choose to grow your wisteria over your home you will need to install wire support. These need to be strong and secure as the plant will become heavy in years to come.

Does wisteria stick to walls?

If you wish to cover a wall, while most wisterias would be effective and charming grown in this manner, the short-racemed Wisterias would be more successful. Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria) is the species most suitable for walls where its shortish racemes are displayed to advantage.

Can you plant wisteria next to a house?

Wisteria is also known for growing onto (and into) nearby structures, such as houses, garages, sheds, and so on. We strongly recommend not planting wisteria too close to your home! Wisteria vines require a very sturdy structure to climb on, such as a metal or wooden trellis or pergola.

How do you make a vines climb the wall?

The easiest way to grow a twining vine against a flat wall is with the use of a wooden, metal (preferably rust proof) or plastic trellis. Space the trellis or other support structure at least an inch away from the wall. I use a stretchy plastic tie-tape to train vines to the structure.

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Is wisteria bad for your house?

Wisteria can also clog gutters, cover and even break glass windows, remove decorative shutters, or otherwise damage the exterior of your home within just a few months during peak growing season.

Does wisteria affect foundations?

Goodness me, no! Wisteria (below) will only grow where there is soil. It will not, therefore, stray under the house – not least because there is a solid barrier, in the form of the building’s footings, in its way.