'Vroege van der Laan' Outdoor Grape Vine
Dutch deliciousness
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Vroege van der Laan' Outdoor Grape Vine
- If you've got a sunny garden and a wall going spare, then this grape variety is an excellent option to add both ornamental and fruiting value to your outdoor space
- This vine produces delicious green grapes in the autumn that can be eaten fresh, used to make homemade wine or incorporated into a range of different desserts
- Perfect for training up and along horizontal wires fixed to the wall, over a seating area pergola or around a decorative archway, 'Vroege van der Laan' delights with its broad, lobed, light green foliage, and will instantly transport you to the sun-soaked foothills of Tuscany
- A hardy variety, this vine is suitable for growing outdoors in British gardens, though it will still appreciate a more sheltered position where possible
- Easy to grow and vigorous in nature, this variety is an ideal first grape vine for beginners to grow in their gardens, and can even be grown in a large pot provided it has support!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Vroege van der Laan' Outdoor Grape can be cultivated in a large pot (at least 40 to 50 litres), but will require regular watering and a support structure.
How big does it get?
The 'Vroege van der Laan' Outdoor Grape Vine is a vigorous climber that can reach up to 4 metres in length if left unpruned.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Vroege van der Laan' Outdoor Grape Vine needs full sun, requiring a minimum of 7 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to ripen properly.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Vroege van der Laan' Outdoor Grape Vine prefers deep, well-draining soil, and the roots should be planted at a depth of about 15 cm to protect them from winter temperatures dropping below 0°C.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Vroege van der Laan' Outdoor Grape Vine needs deep watering about once a week, providing roughly 2.5 centimetres of water, especially during prolonged dry periods.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Vroege van der Laan' Outdoor Grape Vine requires strict pruning in mid-winter to control its growth and ensure a good harvest.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Vroege van der Laan' grape vine is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H4), tolerating temperatures down to -10°C. It is an excellent, reliable choice for the British climate, often ripening well outdoors even in slightly cooler northern regions when given a sheltered spot.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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