Vitis 'Dornfelder' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Description
The Common grape vine 'Dornfelder' (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 beginning of September. Its yellow-green, slightly fragrant flowers are a beautiful sight. With its climbing habit, the Common grape vine 'Dornfelder' grows to around 10 metres high and 10 metres wide.

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

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common grape vine 'Dornfelder' are dark green, heart-shaped and toothed. Common grape vine 'Dornfelder' 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 'Dornfelder' 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 'Dornfelder' 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 'Dornfelder' 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. Ripen from the beginning of September.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered Vitis vinifera 'Dornfelder': - Downy mildew: susceptible variety - Powdery mildew: susceptible variety.

Use
Cottage garden, facade, fresh consumption

Root
Vitis vinifera 'Dornfelder' is a deep-rooting plant.