Vitis - Cultivation Notes
The ornamental vine should be trained over walls, trellis or pergolas. They prefer a well drained poor soil, which will stop rampant growth. Plant in full sun, ideally a hot dry south facing area. Prune out old growth and shorten new in autumn.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Vitis:
- Attractive autumn colour
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Suitable for container growing
- Fruit / berry producing
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Vitis
Design & Plant Use for Vitis:
- Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
- Flowering climbing plant for added interest on walls and structures
- Flowering climbing plant for added interest on walls and structures
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Common Missspellings: Vites, Vytis, Vietis