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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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DeciduousWoody, tendril climber with flaking bark and simple lobed or toothed leaves.
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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 fruitSmall, 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 ItemNo VAT on this plantEdible varieties.
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Against a wallSouth or south-west wall suits outdoor varieties.
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Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowEdible varieties for fruits and winemaking. Ornamental for foliage and fruits.
Pests & DiseasesPowdery mildew, honey fungus.Under glass, scale insects, mealybugs.
Place of originNorthern temperate regions -
Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-richNeutral to alkaline soil
Vitis - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of VITIS
FRUITING TYPES
VITIS 'Black Alicante'
Grape vine
dark blue grapes from mid Sept-Oct
VITIS 'Black Hamburg'
Grape vine
best black eating grape, mid Aug-Sept
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
VITIS 'Brant'
Grape vine
hardy blue grape, mid Oct
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
VITIS 'Golden Champion'
Grape vine
yellow grape, late Sept-Oct
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
VITIS 'Muscat of Alexandria'
Grape vine
green eating grape, Sept-Oct
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
ORNAMENTAL VINES
VITIS coignetiae
Crimson glory vine
very vigorous climber with large ovate leaves and excellent autumn colour
Gift-wrapping available
£17.00 each
VITIS vinifera 'Purpurea'
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
