Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea'
purple-leaved grape vine
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' is a deciduous, woody climber with three to five-lobed leaves that are grey and downy at first, turning...
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Leave to scramble wildly through a dull tree or to brighten a long stretch of wall. The summer foliage is very attractive over an outside dining area, providing light dappled shade
Plant description
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' is a deciduous, woody climber with three to five-lobed leaves that are grey and downy at first, turning plum-purple before becoming dark purple in autumn. Small, unpalatable purple grapes are also produced later in the season. This ornamental vine is cultivated mainly for its stunning leaf colour and is ideal for covering a fence or wall.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Vitis vinifera Purpurea:
When planting incorporate plenty of well-rotted organic matter in to the planting hole. It will need some help to clamber up a tree, wall or pergola so you will need to provide some support and tie it in as it grows. Once it has developed a good framework you should shorten all the lateral shoots to within two or three buds from the main stem. It is essential that the majority of the pruning work is tackled in mid winter as the sap tends to 'bleed' at other times of the year, but you can cut back the odd over-long stem to a healthy bud in summer.
Please note:
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Dogs: Harmful if eaten
