- Zinfandel grape vine
Botanical name: vitis vinifera ‘zinfandel’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 20 ft in length and 2 ft in width
Bloom time: mid spring – late summer
Hardy zone: zones 6-10
Flower color: yellow
Foliage color: green/purple/red/brown
Growth rate: can acquire a foot of length in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: trim and deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: climber in an edible garden
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: produces grapes
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with 10-10-10 or 8-8-8 in the fall
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: fig tree, blackberry bush, rosemary
Toxicity level: non-toxic
Invasive species: yes
