Vitis coignetiae
crimson glory vine
V. coignetiae is a very strong-growing, large deciduous tendril-climber with slightly lobed, broad-ovate leaves to 30cm in length, turning scarlet and crimson in autumn. Insignificant flowers and small, black berries
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 | Red | Black | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
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
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan & Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Vigorous decorative vine with inedible fruits, ideal for sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil, especially in a neutral or alkaline soil
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in midwinter and in midsummer, pruning group 12 for formal training
Pests
May get glasshouse red spider mite and brown scale
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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