Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Vitis coignetiae, the crimson glory vine, bears large rounded, dimpled leaves, which turn fiery shades of red, gold and orange in autumn. It's perfect for covering a large structure such as a shed or garage, where it won't need cutting back. It's not suitable for growing on a small piece of trellis.
Grow Vitis coignetiae in fertile, well-drained, chalky soil and a sunny or semi-shaded site, with wire or netting to cling to. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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Vitis and wildlife
Vitis has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
