VITIS 'Muscat of Alexandria'
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VITIS 'Muscat of Alexandria'
Commonly known as Grape vine
FRUITING TYPES
Green eating grape, Sept-Oct
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
V. vinifera 'Muscat of Alexandria'. (Moscatel) Best grown into a glasshouse. Will benefit from hand pollination. Requires warmth for best results. -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew, honey fungus. Under glass, scale insects, mealybugs. -
Cottage garden
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Fully hardy
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
4.5m (15ft)
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ClimberSome 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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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitMusky, aromatic flavour.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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fruits harmful if eaten
Dogs
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