A green and blooming facade usually looks livelier and more attractive than a bare house wall. The hardy wisteria seems to be the ideal plant. However, this only applies if you pay attention to a few things when planting.

The Wisteria can definitely damage the house wall

Can Wisteria damage my house?

If the wisteria is not planted properly, it can also damage a house wall. It also grows into small cracks in the plaster and then, under certain circumstances, bursts out large cracks. He is also what is known as a strangler and is able to crush gutters and/or downpipes considerably. If the climbing aid is too close to the house, the wisteria may tear it out of its anchorage.

How do I plant a wisteria at the house?

Dig a sufficiently large planting hole about 60 centimeters deep and pile up the soil after planting. Give your Wisteria a trellis at the same time, as it grows quite quickly. Over time, the wisteria can reach a size of ten meters high and eight meters wide and a corresponding weight.

That is why the climbing aid should be very stable and mounted in such a way that there is at least ten centimeters of space between the house wall and the trellis. The Wisteria winds around the scaffolding and does not stay on the side where it was planted.

What do I have to consider during care?

In the first summer you can shade your sun-seeking wisteria a little. He's still quite sensitive. You should also water it regularly until its roots are well established. Cut back your wisteria in good time before it dents your downpipes or lifts roof tiles.

The essentials in brief:

  • possible size: approx. 10 m high and 8 m wide
  • high water demand in summer
  • very vigorous growth
  • can dent gutters and downpipes
  • Plan space between the house wall and the trellis
  • choose a very stable climbing aid

tips

It is best to plant a wisteria on the south side of your house. It likes sun and warmth, but needs a stable climbing aid.

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Trees