Thompson & Morgan Grape Vitis Chardonnay - 9cm Pot
Grape 'Chardonnay' is a sought-after addition to the garden that’s edible and ornamental. This har...Grape 'Chardonnay' is a sought-after addition to the garden that’s edible and ornamental. This hardy shrub, known scientifically as Vitis vinifera, delivers a bountiful harvest of white grapes in September. Renowned for its sweet and delectable flavour, these grapes can be enjoyed directly from the vine or transformed into refreshing juices. 'Chardonnay' stands as a dependable and self-fertile grape variety, ensuring reliable fruiting even in the UK's climate. As autumn arrives, the previously green foliage transforms to shades of orange-red and yellow, creating a visual spectacle. This hardy shrub flourishes in full sun, thriving everywhere from kitchen gardens to greenhouses, and particularly against sunny walls. With cordon training, it can achieve a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.5m, while untrained plants can reach up to 8m. Features and Benefits Reliable and popular white wine grape variety Yields excellent crops of sweet white grapes in September Suitable for direct consumption or juice production Self-fertile and hardy, ensuring consistent UK fruiting Foliage transforms to orange-red and yellow in autumn Thrives in full sun Ideal for kitchen gardens, greenhouses, and walls Untrained plants may reach up to 8m Specifications Model Number: KB0626 Planting time: January to December Blooming Period: May to June Sun/Shade: Full sun Max Height: 180cm Max Spread: 150cm. Grape 'Chardonnay' is a hardy shrub, a popular, classic wine grape producing bunches of yellow-green, edible fruit with a deliciously sweet flavour, which ripen late in the season. In the UK, this variety is best grown undercover to protect crops from early frosts and ensure sufficient time for them to ripen. This variety is self-fertile and will fruit reliably in the UK. It also makes an attractive feature as its foliage transforms to shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn. Chardonnay is a popular variety and makes delicious light white juice if sweetened. Position: Full sun. Height: Up to 1.8m when fully established. Spread: Up to 1.5m when fully established. Supplied as 1 x 9 CM potted plant. Delivered with growing and care instructions. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
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