Botanical profile
Vitis 'Frontenac Rouge'
Latin name
Vitis 'Frontenac Rouge'
Common name
'Frontenac Rouge' vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae
Vitis 'Frontenac Rouge', commonly known as 'Frontenac Rouge' grape, is an extremely hardy grape variety developed for cold climates, recognized for its vigor and high reliability in production. Its powerful climbing habit, equipped with strong tendrils, effectively covers trellises and pergolas in full sun, while forming a dense vegetative screen thanks to its deciduous dark green foliage. It produces medium clusters of dark red to purple grapes, with thick skin and juicy flesh, offering a flavor marked by a nice acidity and notes of black cherry and small red berries. Primarily used for winemaking, it yields colored, structured wines suitable for aging. Vitis 'Frontenac Rouge' is distinguished by its resistance to intense cold, high productivity, and consistency in northern climates.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common name'Frontenac Rouge' vine
Latin nameVitis 'Frontenac Rouge'
FamilyVitaceae
TypeFruit-bearing climbing plant
Plant
description
description
Vitis 'Frontenac Rouge', commonly known as 'Frontenac Rouge' grape, is an extremely hardy grape variety developed for cold climates, recognized for its vigor and high reliability in production. Its powerful climbing habit, equipped with strong tendrils, effectively covers trellises and pergolas in full sun, while forming a dense vegetative screen thanks to its deciduous dark green foliage. It produces medium clusters of dark red to purple grapes, with thick skin and juicy flesh, offering a flavor marked by a nice acidity and notes of black cherry and small red berries. Primarily used for winemaking, it yields colored, structured wines suitable for aging. Vitis 'Frontenac Rouge' is distinguished by its resistance to intense cold, high productivity, and consistency in northern climates.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorGreen
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Fruit climbing plant
Harvest
FALSE
Fruiting
Bunches of dark red to purple grapes, thick skin, juicy, tart flesh, cherry notes
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Spread3 m (10 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
