VITIS coignetiae 'Claret Cloak'
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VITIS coignetiae 'Claret Cloak'
Commonly known as Crimson climber
ORNAMENTAL VINES
Large deeply cut, rounded leaves, purple when new and colouring red-orange in autumn
£24.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Flowers are very attractive to insects -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK 1988. Fromefield Nurseries -
DeciduousLeaves are 3- to 5-lobed, 15-20cm (6-8in) across
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Height
To 15m (50ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody, tendril climber. Produces inconspicuous flowers, hidden by the leaves, followed by bunches of unpalatable grapes 1cm (½in) across
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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) -
Scented flowers
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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 soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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fruits harmful if eaten
Dogs -
Bee friendly
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