Ruby Seedless Grape
Vitis vinifera 'Ruby Seedless'
Full sun
Once established, water deeply, occasionally; more in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | Vee-tiss vih-NIFF-er-ah |
|---|---|
| Lore | The grape was a primarily agricultural crop of the Romans who refined the art of wine making by collecting cultivars from its Empire to develop improved vineyard varieties. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing vine; grows 20 to 25 ft. each year. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage. |
| Design Ideas | On a trellis or arbor, add this grapevine to the hot, sunny garden and enjoy the early-season harvest, as well as the attractive foliage and winter silhouette of trunk and branch. Also works well as a fruit-bearing fence to enclose a kitchen garden. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Sustainable |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Edible, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water deeply, occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Blackberry (Rubus); Lavender (Lavandula); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Fig (Ficus); Oregano (Origanum); Geranium (Pelargonium) |
Easily grown in deep, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with an organic fertilizer from spring to midsummer. Provide sturdy trellis or arbor support. Prune annually to control size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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