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    VITIS
    VITIS
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Edible varieties for fruits and winemaking. Requires long, hot summers for ripening fruit. Ornamental for foliage and fruits.
    • Deciduous
    • 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
      Woody tendril climber
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    • Zero Rated Item
      No VAT on this plant
      Edible varieties.
    • Against a wall
      South or south-west wall suits outdoor varieties.
    • harmful if eaten
      Dogs
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    varieties
    VITIS 'Black Alicante'
    Dark blue grapes from mid Sept-Oct
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £18.50
    VITIS 'Black Hamburg'
    Best black eating grape, mid Aug-Sept
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £18.50
    VITIS 'Brant'
    Hardy blue grape, mid Oct
     
    3 Litre Deep
    £18.50
    VITIS 'Golden Champion'
    Yellow grape, late Sept-Oct
     
    2 Litre
    £18.50
    VITIS coignetiae
    Very vigorous climber with large ovate leaves and excellent autumn colour
     
    3 Litre Deep
    £18.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    VITIS vinifera 'Purpurea'
    Common grape vine
    Large leaves, deep purple
     
    3 Litre Deep
    £24.00

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