Vitis Vinifera Spetchley Red
£20.00
notes
This woody grape vine is notable for its amazing autumn colour, when the green leaves turn all shades of russet and red. The non clingy vine bears small aromatic green flowers in early summer which are followed by small, edible, black dessert grapes, favoured by winemakers (but can also be enjoyed fresh from the vine).
Dimensions
- 3L
- Height and Spread: up to 700cm (22ft) x W: 300cm (9ft) in 5-10 years
Features
notes
This woody grape vine is notable for its amazing autumn colour, when the green leaves turn all shades of russet and red. The non clingy vine bears small aromatic green flowers in early summer which are followed by small, edible, black dessert grapes, favoured by winemakers (but can also be enjoyed fresh from the vine).
Insights
This vigorous vine will need support for its growth – training up a tree, wall or pergola. Once it has developed a framework, all the lateral shoots should be cut back to two or three buds from the main stem, and a regular timetable of pruning is required to allow air circulation and stimulate growth. Vitis Vinifera Spetchley Red is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
- Flowers: May - July
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Pruning is required – this should take place in mid-winter so that the sap does not bleed
- It may take 2-4 years for your first bunch of grapes
- Harmful to dogs if ingested
Glossary