Brighten your landscape with Crimson Glory Vine, a vigorous, hardy, and spectacular climber. Crimson Glory Vine features very large, up to 1 ft. across, dark green foliage that turns fiery red to deep scarlet in the fall. Among this striking foliage you will find small, blue-black, tart grapes that make tasty juice.
Latin Name: Vitis coignetiae
Site and Soil: Grapes like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil. Grapes are drought resistant once they are established.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30ºF.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on fence, arbor or other support.
Taste: Tart, great for juice
Fruit Skin: Blue-black
Bloom Time: May
Pests & Diseases: Crimson Glory Vine is not bothered by pests. It can be affected by powdery mildew in wet climates. Sulfur spray is an effective treatment for this disease.
USDA Zone: 4-8