A specialist type of plant is one which can only survive and grow to its full potential in certain environments, with certain weather conditions or with specialist diets. Roses and Wisteria come under the heading of specialist plants.
Pests and diseases are very common in both Roses and Wisteria is they are not carefully tended too. When pruning these specialist plants for garden maintenance, it should be done between the months January to February or July to August to prevent any damage being caused to the imminent buds or flower of the plants. Overwatering, under watering and choosing the perfect fertiliser can also be challenges associated with these specialist plants.
Specialist plants will need a lot more attention in order to thrive than normal plants, so regular care activities including pruning are vital. By pruning away damaged, weak or dead leaves and branches you are giving the plant better chances of surviving happily instead of struggling.
Using a rich organic material will allow a slow release of minerals and nutrients to your Rose or Wisteria plant, but it is also vital that you give them an extra boost fortnightly. General purpose fertilisers will sustain the plants until they bud between mid-springs – late summer, but then a high-potassium fertiliser will promote healthy growth and abundant flowering to continue.
Specialist plants are very sensitive to environmental changes. The moisture that is naturally present in soil is enough to keep Roses and Wisteria happy, but it is good practice to wet the top 25cm of the soil every 10 days during long dry spells specifically summer.
Specialist plants will need a lot more attention in order to thrive than normal plants, so regular care activities including pruning are vital. By pruning away damaged, weak or dead leaves and branches you are giving the plant better chances of surviving happily instead of struggling.
Using a rich organic material will allow a slow release of minerals and nutrients to your Rose or Wisteria plant, but it is also vital that you give them an extra boost fortnightly. General purpose fertilisers will sustain the plants until they bud between mid-springs – late summer, but then a high-potassium fertiliser will promote healthy growth and abundant flowering to continue.
Specialist plants are very sensitive to environmental changes. The moisture that is naturally present in soil is enough to keep Roses and Wisteria happy, but it is good practice to wet the top 25cm of the soil every 10 days during long dry spells specifically summer.