Pair of Vines
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Having grown on vigorously over the summer, the grapevines have now dropped their leaves for winter but these multi-stemmed, healthy plants will burst back into life next spring. Autumn is a great time to plant out grapevines in the garden as it gives them a chance to establish themselves in readiness for next year's growth and harvest making them a fantastic present whatever the season.
For white grapes we have Phoenix, Sauvingon Blanc, and Bacchus. For red wine lovers we have some lovely new season Muscat Bleu, Suffolk Red, Pinot Noir, Rondo and Regent vines. Simply select your preferred vine varieties from the drop down menu, and let us do the rest! Your fabulous grapevine present and hand written card will be gift wrapped and delivered on a day of your choosing.
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Excellent plants and excellent service! Thank you!
Great plants again.
Great idea vines instead of standard outdoor plants for a gift. Delivery efficient too
A beautiful present very well wrapped and packaged.
Lovely healthy plants
Good quality healthy plants
The 2 vines arrived quickly and safely. They were very healthy looking plants and made a great end of year gift for my son's teachers. I would definitely recommend.
excellent gift for my dad. He absolutely loves them. Thank you, and the hand written card are it extra special.
Bought as a gift - very much appreciated by recipient
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
Grape Vines are surprisingly well suited to the UK climate. In the right spot they are vigorous growers and can produce heavy crops of fruit from August to October.
Your grapevine will do best in a sunny but sheltered spot, ideally south facing with shaded or cool roots in summer. Grapevines need to be protected from cold winds, but they are fairly frost hardy and will put on fresh and vigorous leaf growth in the spring. Vines do well in a variety of soils but chalky and silty soils are prized by wine makers for the subtle flavours they add to the wine. Please check the label on your vine for more specific details on grape variety and suitable positions for your vine.
Ideally your grapevine should be transplanted shortly after arrival either into a larger pot or barrel or into the ground. Grapevines can be planted at almost any time of year as long as the ground is frost free. Before planting, submerge the pot in a bucket of water for 10 minutes and add a top dressing of seaweed feed or fish, blood and bone to help it get settled in. If you want to keep your vine in its existing pot for a little longer for whatever reason, it will need regular watering, and will appreciate some ordinary liquid feed.
To get the best fruit from your grapevine, you do need to start pruning it next year. The results are well worth the effort!
Problem Solving:
Mildew is the most likely problem with grapevines but many of the newer varieties have a good resistance. Mildew is caused by prolonged damp conditions or by irregular watering, if your plant is in a pot try moving it to a sunnier position and always train it to encourage airflow round each branch.
Grapevines are deciduous so don't be alarmed if it drops its leaves over the winter.
Different varieties are better suited to wine making or eating but don't forget the more sunshine the fruits receive the sweeter the grapes will taste.
