Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' - 80-100 CM C2 CANED

Description
The Common grape vine 'Purpurea' (Vitis vinifera) is a climbing garden plant that produces yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters with a light fragrance. They appear from June to August. Blue-violet, greenish-yellow, oval fruits emerge from these from August. They exude a light fragrance. The Common grape vine 'Purpurea' also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is brown and torn in strips. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

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

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

Growth
Common grape vine 'Purpurea' is climbing in habit. Generally grows 1.2 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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

Soil
Normal 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
The yellow-green flowers of Common grape vine 'Purpurea' appear in clusters from June to August. They are slightly fragrant.

Use
Cottage garden, facade, fresh consumption

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