A deciduous tendril climber grown for its dramatic foliage, opening grey-pink and deepening to wine-purple before turning rich crimson in autumn. A handsome, shade-giving cover for pergolas.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 7 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Ornamental Grape
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' is a fast-growing climber in the Vitaceae family. It reaches around 7 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, purple-toned and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Ornamental Grape
Ornamental Grape suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Ornamental Grape does best in loamy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Ornamental Grape does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Ornamental Grape in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, maintenance is moderate maintenance.
Using Ornamental Grape in the garden
Ornamental Grape earns its place for a shade tree and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Ornamental Grape sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is thornless and easy to handle.
Buying Ornamental Grape
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