Crimson glory vine
Vitis coignetiae
Also called Japanese crimson glory vine
Garden plant · ClimbersLeaves thirty centimetres across that turn scarlet in October — it is grown for that fortnight and nothing else. The grapes are inedible and RHS names dogs for them.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Once a weekWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Feed
- Every 30 days
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Hardy — a cold winter RHS H5, to -15°C
- Size
- 12 m tall · 3 m across
- Lifecycle
- Climber
- Origin
- Japan and Korea
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs.
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-11.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.