Grape Vine, Vine. A woody climber with plum-purple leaves, turning dark purple in autumn. Produces small unpalatable purple grapes in autumn. Max Height 7m. Flowers June to July. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Vitis vinifera ‘Purpurea’
A woody climber with plum-purple leaves, turning dark purple in autumn. Produces small unpalatable purple grapes in autumn.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Vitis |
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Species | vinifera |
Varietry | 'Purpurea' |
Common Name | Grape Vine, Vine |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 7m |
Family | Vitaceae |
Spread | |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | purple |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | purple |
Fruits When | September |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Provide support |
Border | Wall shrub |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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