Merlot Grape
Vitis vinifera 'Merlot'
SKU
06753
A popular table and wine grape that yields abundant clusters of large burgundy-purple fruit in the fall. Bright green foliage turns deep yellow as cool autumn temperatures arrive. Self pollinating; does not require another plant nearby to set fruit. This vigorous, twining vine works well as a screen for arbors or trailing along fences. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, water deeply, occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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| Botanical Pronunciation | Vee-tiss vih-NIFF-er-ah |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing vine; grows 10 to 20 ft. each year. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous spring blooms, followed by fall fruit. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Sustainable |
| Growth Habit | Trailing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Edible, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water deeply, occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Fig (Ficus); Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Rose (Rosa) |
Easily grown in deep, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with an organic fertilizer from spring to midsummer. Provide sturdy trellis or arbor support. Prune annually to control size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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