Vitis vinifera 'Johanniter' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Common grape vine 'Johanniter' (Vitis vinifera) produces greenish-yellow fruit. They are round and have a sweet and sour flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from September. Its yellow-green, slightly fragrant flowers are a beautiful sight. With its climbing habit, the Common grape vine 'Johanniter' grows to around 3 metres high and 3 metres wide.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common grape vine 'Johanniter' are dark green, heart-shaped and toothed. Common grape vine 'Johanniter' 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 'Johanniter' has good frost hardiness.

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

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

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

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 'Johanniter' forms yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters from June. These exude a light fragrance.

Fruit
The greenish-yellow berries have a sweet and sour flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from September.

Use
Cottage garden, sap, trellis

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