Vitis vinifera Purpurea

Genus
Vitis

Species/Subspecies
vinifera

Variety/Cultivar
Purpurea

Common Name
Grape Vine (Ornamental)

Description
A deciduous climber with claret red leaves, emerging silvery green, maturing to deep purple. Height 4m. Bunches of small purple grapes are borne in autumn. Grows in most soils in sun. AGM

More Information
A vigorous plant this vine may need pruning twice a year if you don't want it to become too rampant. Once in mid-winter and again later in mid-summer. You can either take out any damaged or weak growth and a third of the shoots, or if you want a more compact effect take the side shoots back to 3 or 4 buds.