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Grape Vine from Hampton Court Palace |
| 'Viitis vinifera Black Hamburg
(from Hampton court)' |
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vine has been propagated from the Great Vine at
Hampton Court Palace which is now the oldest and
most famous grape vine in existence. It was
planted by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in 1768
when he was head gardener there and still produces
about 600 pounds of black grapes each year, which
are sold to visitors to the palace. |
| A
vigorous grape vine that grows well in a greenhouse, as well as outside against a south or
south-west facing wall. It is one of the easiest
grapes to grow, though only sets fruit outdoors
after a long, hot summer. In a greenhouse it sets
freely, producing large bunches of dark red or
purple, sweet tasting grapes year after year. |
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Specimen
Red Wine Grape Vine |
| 'Vitis
vinifera Regina Firenze' |
| A
fantastic grape vine that is great for growing
against a south- or south-west facing wall, or in
a greenhouse.
As it is already 1.5-2m tall it will give instant
impact to your garden or patio, and will produce
bunches of grapes that are perfect for making red
wine. Though usually seen growing in the
Mediterranean, grape vines can be grown
successfully in most parts of the UK. All they
need is a sheltered sunny spot against a warm wall
and can either be grown in large pots or planted
in well-drained soil. |
| Grape
vines have been grown in Britain as far back as
the Roman times. They are tough plants that don't
take up much space and can be planted at the back
of borders, along fences or climbing up pergolas.
They prefer to be planted in a south-facing spot,
but south-east or south-west, or a sheltered
courtyard will do. Grapes need plenty of water too
to make them swell, and the best thing is little
and often. Once you've harvested them, why not
make your own wine and impress friends and
relatives with your very own vintage. |
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Specimen
White Wine Grape Vine |
| 'Vitis
vinifera Reine des Vignes' |
| A
fantastic grape vine that is great for growing
against a south- or south-west facing wall, or in
a greenhouse. As it is already 1.5-2m tall it will
give instant impact to your garden or patio, and
will produce bunches of grapes that are perfect
for making white wine. Though usually seen growing
in the Mediterranean, grape vines can be grown
successfully in most parts of the UK. All they
need is a sheltered sunny spot against a warm wall
and can either be grown in large pots or planted
in well-drained soil. |
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Strawberry
Vine |
| 'Vitis
Fragola' |
| A
vigorous grape vine that is decorative as well as
edible, with deeply cut, fresh green leaves.
During the summer small greenish flowers are
followed by red grapes that are said to have a
flavour reminiscent of strawberries. Best grown
against a warm, sunny wall to ensure a good crop. |
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Grape
Vine |
| 'Vitis
Brant' |
| A
vigorous vine that is decorative, as well as
edible, with 3- to 5-lobed, fresh green leaves
which turn rich red and orange in autumn. During
the summer, small clusters of green grapes
develop, later ripening to black in autumn. The
grapes are small and sweet but full of pips and
are best left as a decoration on the vine. |
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Crimson
Glory Vine
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| 'Vitis
coignetiae' |
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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.
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Black
Grape Vine
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| 'Vitis
vinifera Black Alicante' |
| Deciduous,
woody climber with three to five-lobed leaves
ideal for training up an arbour
and other garden
structures. The vine produces good
quality dark blue fruit, and is an excellent
cropper. |
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Black
Grape Vine
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| 'Vitis
vinifera Boskoop Glory' |
| If
you are after a good wine maker, the most reliable
varieties for cropping outside include the black
grape Vitis 'Boskoop Glory'. It isn't the finest
wine-making variety but it is the most reliable
and it'll give you lots of bulk. It can also be
used for desert purposes. |
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Purple-leaved
Vine
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| 'Vitis
vinifera Purpurea' |
| Deciduous,
woody climber with three to five-lobed leaves that
are grey-hairy at first, turning plum-purple
before becoming dark purple in autumn. Small,
unpalatable purple grapes are also produced in
autumn. This ornamental vine is cultivated mainly
for its stunning leaf colour and is ideal for
covering a fence or wall. |
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