Purpurea grape
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 30 feet tall24 inches wide
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Purpurea' grape (Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea') is a climbing fruit for privacy screens, specimen planting, borders, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. The vine can climb to about 358 inches, so give it a strong support. Its blooms are fragrant and appear in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Chicago Hardy fig, Sage, and Jerusalem sage.