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Crimson Glory (Grape) Vine

Vitis coignetiae

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: May and June
• Flower colour: small, scented, light-green flowers
• Hardiness: fully hardy

  
  Heart-shaped, three to five-lobed, dark green leaves turning bright red in autumn and small, unpalatable, blue-black grapes. This vigorous, deciduous, ornamental climber has deeply impressed veins on the leaves and thick, brown felt underneath. Performing best in full sun, it's ideal for covering an unsightly fence or wall or for scrambling through an established tree.
  This vigorous climbing vine is originally from Japan and was introduced to Britain by Jardine and Matheson, the East India merchants in the late 19th century. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 25m (82ft) although it will take some years to get to this height! Due to its size and density of leaf cover, it's best planted on its own.
  

• Garden care: When planting incorporate plenty of well-rotted organic matter in to the planting hole. It will need some help to clamber up a tree so fix some plastic-coated netting to the trunk. If you are growing it along wires, cut back hard the young shoots in late summer and cut out older stems in early winter.

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