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Vitis vinifera (seedless)

A classic garden climber, this grape vine has large, handsome leaves and produces delicious seedless grapes in autumn. A vigorous grower for a sunny wall, fence, or pergola.

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We’ve grown grapes on the nursery for years, and a seedless variety is always a popular choice for eating straight from the vine. The large, lobed leaves provide a lush green backdrop through the summer, creating welcome shade over a pergola or softening a sunny wall. In early summer, small and discreet greenish flowers appear, which then develop into bunches of fruit.

This is a fast-growing, deciduous climber that can reach a height of 8 metres or more, but is easily kept smaller with pruning. It thrives in a spot with full sun in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Good air circulation is important, so a south or west-facing aspect is ideal to help ripen the fruit.

The key to a good crop is all in the pruning. It’s best to prune in mid-winter when the plant is fully dormant, as the sap can ‘bleed’ at other times. Cut back the main stems and shorten side shoots to encourage fruiting wood for next year’s harvest. It’s a satisfying job for a quiet winter’s day.

Product Details

Common Name

Grape Vine

Growth Rate

Vigorous

Max height

8 M

Bloom Time

Early summer

Flower Colour

Greenish

Leaf Colour

Green

Autumn Colour

Yellow

Sunlight

Full sun

Pruning

Prune hard in mid-winter when the vine is dormant. Heavy annual pruning is essential for good fruit production. Either shorten lateral shoots to two or three buds from the main framework (spur pruning) or select new canes to tie in and remove old ones (cane replacement).

Seasonal Spring

In early spring, buds swell and break, revealing fresh green leaves. New shoots grow quickly as the weather warms.

Seasonal Summer

Small, greenish flowers appear in clusters, followed by the formation of tiny grapes. The berries swell through the summer, before starting to ripen and change colour late in the season.

Seasonal Autumn

The grapes are ready for harvest. After the fruit is picked, the large leaves turn yellow before falling as the vine heads into dormancy.

Seasonal Winter

The vine is a bare, woody framework, showing its structure. This is the ideal time for pruning while the plant is dormant.

Fruit Description

Produces clusters of sweet, seedless grapes that ripen in late summer and autumn. Depending on the cultivar, the fruit can be green, golden, red or dark blue-black.