Vitis vinifera

Ornamental Grape Vine

Vitis vinifera is an ornamental grape vine grown for its lush and colourful foliage. This deciduous and climbing plant produces decorative foliage that emerges green in spring, ages to mid-green, and develops vibrant orange, red, and purple tones in autumn before falling. Vitis vinifera is commonly used as a climber along a fence, trellis, or the like and should be planted so the autumn colours can be enjoyed. It is well suited to cottage and Mediterranean gardens or for transforming a bland fence.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Climbers
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Arches, Living areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Ornamental Grape Vine
Sku	17566

Grape Vitis vinifera

The ornamental grape Vitis vinifera is grown for its lush and colourful foliage. This deciduous and climbing plant produces decorative foliage that emerges green in spring, ages to mid-green, and develops vibrant orange, red, and purple tones in autumn before falling. It will grow to 10 m tall and wide, but is usually contained to 2-3 m with trimming. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, dry periods, and some wind. Grape Vitis vinifera is commonly used as a climber along a fence, trellis, or the like and should be planted so the autumn colours can be enjoyed. It is well suited to cottage and Mediterranean gardens or for transforming a bland fence.

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Hi, I just bought 2 Vitis vinifera plants from you, and they are both red already. Is this normal, out have you sent the red version to me?

Yes, perfectly normal... that is autumn colours starting to show.

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