About
A compact, tufted perennial to about 10cm tall from central and eastern European mountain meadows with small, ovate, slightly toothed, mid-green leaves and small, violet-blue, five-petalled, spurred flowers in spring. A delicate wild species for moist, well-drained conditions in a rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Vitis are vigorous deciduous climbing shrubs with tendrils and attractively lobed leaves, insignificant green flowers followed by often edible fruits; some have excellent autumn foliage colour
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.