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Cape grape

Rhoicissus capensis

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Rhoicissus
Family: Vitaceae

About this plant

R. capensis is an evergreen climber to 5m, clinging by tendrils, with leathery, rounded or kidney-shaped, glossy dark green leaves to 20cm across, the margins sinuately toothed. Flowers inconspicuous; berries dark red

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow ina heated greenhouse or in the house in a loam-based compost such as Jon Innes Number 2, in full light. Water freely while the plant is in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. In winter, water sparingly

Pruning

Pruning group 11

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring in temperatures of 13°C (55°F). Take semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in early summer or propagate by layering in spring

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem

Diseases

Powdery mildew may be problematic

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpring

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years