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Vitis vinifera Purpurea - Grape Vine

Vitis vinifera Purpurea
Common Grape Vine, European Grape, Wine Grape

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Very pleased, the package arrived directly at my house despite the post taking a bit of time to deliver it. The plants started to thrive in less than a week.

Nanana, 18/10/2021

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This lovely ornamental vine is equally appreciated for its beautiful clusters of black grapes in autumn as well as for its highly decorative red-purple foliage during the season.
Height at maturity
6 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Description

The Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' is a lovely ornamental vine appreciated for its beautiful clusters of black grapes in autumn as well as its red-purple foliage which is very decorative during the season.

This ornamental vine produces large vigorous stems with tendrils in the axils of the leaves that wrap around and cling to any wood. When mature, it can reach a height of 6 to 7 metres (20 to 23 feet).

In spring, pretty, heart-shaped, reddish-green leaves, which are highly decorative, unfold on voluble shoots. The colour of the foliage intensifies until autumn, turning red-purple. In autumn, this ornamental vine produces beautiful clusters of black grapes, which can be used as table grapes.

Easy to grow, the Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' thrives in sunlight and in any rich and well-draining soil. It is very hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as -15C° in a sheltered position. Plant it at the base of a pergola, arbor, or train it against a south or west-facing wall.

 

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Vitis vinifera Purpurea - Grape Vine (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 6 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time June

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour red

Botanical data

Genus

Vitis

Species

vinifera

Cultivar

Purpurea

Family

Vitaceae

Other common names

Common Grape Vine, European Grape, Wine Grape

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' should be planted in a regular and well-drained soil, neutral or chalky, rather moist, which you will have enriched with an organic fertiliser. Choose a partially shady or sunny exposure. It can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F). Prune it vigorously in February by severely cutting it back. Stake or train to support and guide the branches.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Type of use Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well drained and humus-bearing

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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