Neglected Ornamental Grape cuttings bursting into life!

[DeborahJane]

I was given loads of long dried stalks after a friend cut her Ornamental Grape back. I did leave them in the car for a "bit" and then in a bucket for a "bit" but with a "bit" of water. I stuck some straight in the ground as my friend suggested so I'll have to wait to see if that worked. I also did the proper propogating "bit" eventually, gave quite a few away and the rest I put in this glass in the kitchen and just look at the lovely plump buds. I am very surprised and very grateful as I felt I was a "bit" neglectful.

 

[Beth_B]

In a few years you may be a bit aggravated when those things start taking over!

Mind you those grapes may be different to the kind I'm thinking of, that grow everywhere wild here. They can be extremely aggressive growers.

 

[DeborahJane]

So far I like the one I have. I cut it back each year after it looses its' leaves. This was taken 2 autumns ago. Can't find last autumns image when the leaves were up over the garage. I loved it. I want to put them along the neighbours fence as the acanthas which normally form a screen die back in summer and take their time to came. I hope I'm not asking for trouble

 

[amelia88]

I always love when something neglected has a bit of a second lease at life. I guess it just makes me think of how wonderful and strong a lot of plants are - even when you think they are gone, they seem to spring back.