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Intermediate
skill rating |
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4m
max. spread |
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12m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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3 hours care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Vitis coignetiae 'Claret Cloak'
Other names: Crimson climber
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Genus: Vitis
Variety or cultivar: 'Claret Cloak' _ 'Claret Cloak' is an ornamental woody, climbing vine with large, rounded, leaves that are purple when new, aging to green when mature. In autumn they turn bright red-orange.
Vitis coignetiae 'Claret Cloak' is: Deciduous
Flower: Green in Summer
Foliage: Purple in Spring; Green in Summer; Red, Orange, Dark-crimson in Autumn
Stem: Red in Summer
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are slightly fragrant.
Habit: Climbing, Twining
Toxicity: Contact may irritate the skin.
Vitis coignetiae 'Claret Cloak' (Crimson climber) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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