Description
Vitis vinifera 'Frankenthaler' staked 60 cm C2 | Frankenthaler grape
Frankenthaler grape vine on a stake is a staked grapevine supplied with a stake to support its climbing growth. Known as the Frankenthaler grape, Vitis vinifera 'Frankenthaler' is a deciduous, tendril-bearing vine with green leaves. It reaches a height of around 300 cm when mature; no mature width is specified. The stake supports the climbing plant, but it does not define a particular trunk or crown shape. This is a useful distinction when choosing a grape vine for a garden structure or container: the plant is still a climber and its tendrils need support as it grows. The vine produces fruit, but the fruit’s appearance and flavour are not specified here. Green flowers appear in May and June. As a deciduous plant, it loses its leaves in winter, so its green foliage is seasonal rather than evergreen. Regular pruning is needed, so this is not a maintenance-free choice. For fruit to ripen well, choose a warm, sunny and sheltered position. The plant belongs to Vitis, a genus that includes grape vines.
Key features of the Frankenthaler grape (Vitis vinifera 'Frankenthaler') as a staked grapevine
- Growth and support: This is a climbing, tendril-bearing grape vine supplied with a stake. The stake supports its climbing growth, while the plant’s tendrils mean it needs support as it develops. The staked grapevine is not described as having a fixed trunk or crown shape.
- Flowers and foliage: Green flowers appear in May and June. The leaves are green, but their shape is not specified. The plant is deciduous and loses its leaves in winter.
- Position and soil: Choose full sun and, for good fruit development, a warm, sheltered spot. The soil should be fertile and well drained. These conditions suit a sunny UK garden, although no regional growing guarantees are given.
Uses of the Frankenthaler grape vine on a stake in the garden
- Garden settings: Use this staked grapevine by a pergola, trellis or wall, or grow it in a pot. The included stake supports the climbing plant, but further support may be needed for the chosen setting. It remains a climbing vine rather than a separate, fixed tree form.
- Winter hardiness: The stated hardiness is around -15°C, given as USDA zone 7. Treat this as an approximate guide, not a guarantee for every UK garden or winter. A warm, sunny and sheltered position is important for the fruit to ripen.
- Garden character: Green foliage and climbing growth give the plant its main visual interest, alongside its productive fruiting. It is deciduous, so the leaves are lost in winter. No specific companion plants are listed.
As a climbing plant, the Frankenthaler grape is suited to a garden spot where its growth can be supported on a pergola, trellis or wall, or in a pot. It is also listed among grape vines. Choose a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil to give this staked grapevine suitable conditions for its chosen setting and for fruit to ripen.
