If you are looking for a climbing plant with brilliant autumn colour then Vitis betulifolia, or Ornamental Grape Vine, could be the one for you. The new foliage is mid to deep green, and as autumn comes around the foliage turns to reds and crimson creating a great ornamental backdrop. The Ornamental Grape is a variety that does not fruit as much - this has its advantages in that it does not attract birds as readily, and does not drop its fruit as much, so less mess than the fruiting type. Grow it over a pergola as a living shade plant, or along a fence as a screen. Perhaps let it scramble through trees and shrubs as it can provide shade in summer and autumn tones. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring every year or two to help promote growth.
Soil: Moist, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade.
Size: Height 8m x width 8-10m
Soil: Moist, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade.
Size: Height 8m x width 8-10m