Grapevines
By Tweezers
Perigord Vert,
France 
We have just built a wooden pergola with a table underneath to provide a shady place to sit and I'd like to plant grapevines over it (we are in France). Can anyone advise if they are OK for this purpose as I worry they may attract bees and be a nuisance.
10 Apr, 2009
Answers
ornamentle grape vine is realy nice with realy big leaves but not very big fruit if any so it may suit your purpas
10 Apr, 2009
Thank you both. A jasmin is a good idea for the eveings too, thanks. Will post a photo once they're growing!
10 Apr, 2009
I'd go with a normal vine so you get some grapes to eat too
10 Apr, 2009
Many outdoor cafes on the continent use grapevines to shade the terraces so I would not expect there to be a problem with insects - the customers would have complained.
10 Apr, 2009
Yes I already have two grapevines, only two years old and they both had grapes on last year. I have some cuttings from them which are budding. Would it be best to keep them until next year before planting out and just buy a new one for the pergola?
10 Apr, 2009
i still say less friut less insects
11 Apr, 2009
They will be fine. Anything that flowers will attract insects. anything that has fruit may attract wasps. But on the whole a grape vine sounds ideal.
What about also getting a Jasmin for early evening scent when you are sat there in the evening's.
10 Apr, 2009