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VITIS
Commonly known as Grape vine
Genus of about 65 species of climbers, occasionally shrubs, found in woodland, woodland margins and thickets in northern temperate regions.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - woody, tendril climber with flaking bark and simple lobed or toothed leaves.
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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Fruit - Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit - small, green flowers, in panicles, form in the leaf axils in summer and are followed by fruits, edible in some species (grapes). Requires long, hot summer for ripening fruit.
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Zero Rated Item - No VAT on this plant - edible varieties.
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Against a wall - south or south-west wall suits outdoor varieties.
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Full sun -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - edible varieties for fruits and winemaking. Ornamental for foliage and fruits. -
Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew, honey fungus.Under glass, scale insects, mealybugs. -
Place of origin - northern temperate regions -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich
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Neutral to alkaline soil
Vitis - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of VITIS
VITIS coignetiae >
Commonly known as: Crimson glory vine.
Very vigorous climber with large ovate leaves and excellent autumn colour
VITIS coignetiae 'Claret Cloak' >
Commonly known as: Crimson climber.
Large deeply cut, rounded leaves, purple when new and colouring red-orange in autumn
VITIS vinifera 'Purpurea' >
Commonly known as: Common grape vine, Purple-leaved vine, Teinturier grape.
Large leaves, deep purple
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
