Vitis vinifera 'Cabernet Franc' - 80-100 CM C3

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

Leaves
Attractive copper-yellow to red autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Climbing.

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 'Cabernet Franc' 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 'Cabernet Franc' forms yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters from June. These exude a light fragrance.

fruit
The dark purple berries have a sweet and sour flavour. The berries are oval. Ripening time from August.

Use
Cottage garden, facade, fresh consumption

Root
Vitis vinifera 'Cabernet Franc' is a deep-rooting plant.