Vitis 'Rondo' (O/B)
grape 'Rondo'
'Rondo' is an early-maturing black grape suitable both for wine-making and as a dessert grape. Its early-ripening make this a useful outdoor grape in northern European countries
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | Blue Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Contact may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Vitis are vigorous deciduous climbing shrubs with tendrils and attractively lobed leaves, insignificant green flowers followed by often edible fruits; some have excellent autumn foliage colour
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a deep, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7. Plant outside between late autumn and early spring; mulch with well-rotted manure and irrigate newly-planted vines in dry periods during the spring and summer. See outdoor grape cultivation for more details
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings or grafting onto Phylloxera-resistant rootstocks
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Grape pruning is carried out in winter and midsummer. Pruning group 11 or pruning group 12 for formal training
Pests
Wasps and vine weevils may cause problems. May suffer from glasshouse red spider mite, brown scale and/or mealybugs when grown under glass
Diseases
Grapevine diseases commonly affecting both outdoor and indoor plants include powdery mildews and botrytis
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