About
A low-growing, tufted annual or short-lived perennial from rocky and stony habitats in southeastern Europe, with deeply cut, somewhat pinnate, mid-green leaves and small, bright yellow, five-petalled flowers with dark veining in spring and summer. A pretty and unusual violet for a sunny, sharply drained rock garden.
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.