Climber · Vitaceae family · with preparation per the EMAornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
grape vine
Vitis vinifera
In short a 10-second read
Grape vine (climber) grows to 0.9–2.7 m tall and 0.9–2.7 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun, in average soil. It flowers in May–June; the flowers are green. Hardy to −23 °C.
× spread 0.9–2.7 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun, in average soil. Hardy to −23 °C.
Sun
Elsewhere it will grow less well.
Soil and water
average · watering: moderate
Soil: loamy, sandy, gravelly, clay
Soil pH 5.5–8.5
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 5–10 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
May–June · green
Pruning
hard rejuvenation pruning (November–December)
Planting
container plant: October–April
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −23 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −23 °C
- Deciduous — bare in winter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does grape vine flower?
In May–June; the flowers are green.
Does grape vine tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does grape vine need?
At maturity 0.9–2.7 m wide and 0.9–2.7 m tall; recommended spacing 150 cm.
Does grape vine survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −23 °C.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 21 expert sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (21)
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Vitis vinifera
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Vitis vinifera
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Vitis vinifera
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Vitis vinifera
- Wikidata (CC0) — Vitis vinifera
- EPPO Global Database — Vitis vinifera
- RHS - Vitis vinifera
- RHS - Grapes: pruning and training
- EMA/HMPC - Vitis viniferae folium (herbal medicine)
- EMA/HMPC - monografia Vitis viniferae folium (EMA/HMPC/464684/2016)
- RHS - Guyot pruning system
- RHS - Grapes: outdoor cultivation
- RHS - Trees and shrubs: planting
- Clemson HGIC - Planting Trees Correctly
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EASIN, EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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Preparation and use · grape vine
How to prepare it.
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: leaf
For: discomfort and heavy legs with minor venous circulation problems EMA 4.1For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly EMA 4.2
- What you use
- Dried herb EMA 4.2
- How it is used
- By mouth EMA 4.2
- Single dose
- 5–10 g of dried leaves in 250 ml of boiling water EMA 4.2
- How often
- 2× a day EMA 4.2
- How long
- If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. Usually taken for 4 weeks. EMA 4.2
Method
- 1
Put 5–10 g of dried leaves in a cup.
EMA 4.2 - 2
Pour over 250 ml of boiling water.
EMA 4.2 - 3
Steep for 5–15 min.
EMA/HMPC/5829/201010:00 - 4
Drink 2× a day.
EMA 4.2
For: itching and burning with haemorrhoids once a doctor has excluded serious conditions, fragile skin capillaries EMA 4.1For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly EMA 4.2
- What you use
- Dried herb EMA 4.2
- How it is used
- By mouth EMA 4.2
- Single dose
- 5–10 g of dried leaves in 250 ml of boiling water EMA 4.2
- How often
- 2× a day EMA 4.2
- How long
- If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.2
Method
- 1
Put 5–10 g of dried leaves in a cup. EMA 4.2
- 2
Pour over 250 ml of boiling water. EMA 4.2
- 3
Steep for 5–15 min. EMA/HMPC/5829/2010
- 4
Drink 2× a day. EMA 4.2
part: leaf
Powdered herb from a pharmacy
A ready-made product. The exact method is in the package leaflet.
For: discomfort and heavy legs with minor venous circulation problems EMA 4.1For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly EMA 4.2
- What you use
- Powdered herb EMA 4.2
- How it is used
- By mouth EMA 4.2
- Single dose
- 270–350 mg EMA 4.2
- How often
- 3–5× a day EMA 4.2
- How long
- If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. Usually taken for 4 weeks. EMA 4.2
Method
- 1
Weigh out 270–350 mg of powder.
EMA 4.2 - 2
Take it 3–5× a day.
EMA 4.2
For: itching and burning with haemorrhoids once a doctor has excluded serious conditions, fragile skin capillaries EMA 4.1For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly EMA 4.2
- What you use
- Powdered herb EMA 4.2
- How it is used
- By mouth EMA 4.2
- Single dose
- 270–350 mg EMA 4.2
- How often
- 3–5× a day EMA 4.2
- How long
- If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.2
Method
- 1
Weigh out 270–350 mg of powder. EMA 4.2
- 2
Take it 3–5× a day. EMA 4.2
Dosage
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: discomfort and heavy legs with minor venous circulation problems | 5–10 g of dried leaves in 250 ml of boiling water EMA 4.2 | 2× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor · usually 4 weeks EMA 4.2 EMA 4.2 | |
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: itching and burning with haemorrhoids once a doctor has excluded serious conditions, fragile skin capillaries | 5–10 g of dried leaves in 250 ml of boiling water EMA 4.2 | 2× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 1 week → see a doctor EMA 4.2 | |
| Powdered herbfrom a pharmacypart: leaffor: discomfort and heavy legs with minor venous circulation problems | 270–350 mg EMA 4.2 | 3–5× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor · usually 4 weeks EMA 4.2 EMA 4.2 | |
| Powdered herbfrom a pharmacypart: leaffor: itching and burning with haemorrhoids once a doctor has excluded serious conditions, fragile skin capillaries | 270–350 mg EMA 4.2 | 3–5× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 1 week → see a doctor EMA 4.2 | |
| Adults only EMA 4.2 | |||||
How long
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. Usually taken for 4 weeks. — for: discomfort and heavy legs with minor venous circulation problems EMA 4.2 EMA 4.2
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor. — for: itching and burning with haemorrhoids once a doctor has excluded serious conditions, fragile skin capillaries EMA 4.2
Who should not use it
- Adults only EMA 4.2
- If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant EMA 4.3
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended) EMA 4.6
Cautions
- With skin inflammation, ulcers, sudden swelling of the legs, heart or kidney failure, or sudden leg pain at rest, see a doctor. EMA 4.4
- If symptoms get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.4
- Only after a doctor has excluded serious conditions. EMA 4.1
- If rectal bleeding occurs, see a doctor. EMA 4.4