Vitis 'Boskoop Glory' - 175-200 CM C7.5

Description
The Common grape vine 'Boskoop Glory' (Vitis vinifera) produces dark blue fruits. They are oval and have a sweet-sour, aromatic flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from the end of August. Its yellow-green, slightly fragrant flowers are a beautiful sight. With its climbing habit, the Common grape vine 'Boskoop Glory' grows to around 10 metres high and 10 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Vitis 'Blauer Boskoop'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour, aromatic flavour * fragrant flowers * attractive copper-yellow, red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common grape vine 'Boskoop Glory' are dark green, heart-shaped and toothed. Common grape vine 'Boskoop Glory' is bright copper-yellow to red in autumn.

Bark
Brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common grape vine 'Boskoop Glory' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Climbing. Generally grows 1.2 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Vitis vinifera 'Boskoop Glory' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from mid-April to the end of September - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - After the last fruit set, all side shoots should be shortened to 6-8 leaves. Also: As only the annual branches bear fruit, pruning should be carried out at the end of February.

Flower
Vitis vinifera 'Boskoop Glory' forms yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters from June. These exude a light fragrance.

Fruit
The dark blue berries have a sweet-sour, aromatic flavour. The berries are oval. Ripening time from the end of August.

Use
Cottage garden, facade, fresh consumption

Root
Vitis vinifera 'Boskoop Glory' is a deep-rooting plant.