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.
Additional information
| Generic | Vitis |
|---|---|
| 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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