Botanical profile

Vitis 'Vanessa Red Seedless'

Latin name
Vitis 'Vanessa Red Seedless'
Common name
'Vanessa Red Seedless' vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae

Vitis ‘Vanessa Red Seedless’, commonly known as the ‘Vanessa Red Seedless’ grapevine, is a highly esteemed table grape variety known for its red, seedless grapes and excellent hardiness. Its vigorous climbing habit, with twining tendrils, is perfectly suited for cultivation on trellises, pergolas, or fences, both in the garden and in the vegetable patch. It produces medium clusters of pinkish-red to bright red grapes, with thin skins and firm, sweet, and slightly fruity flesh. Harvested in late summer, the fruits are excellent fresh and store well. Its deciduous, bright green foliage provides dense cover during the season and can turn yellow in autumn. Vitis ‘Vanessa Red Seedless’ attracts pollinating insects and is an excellent choice for northern climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, water regularly during establishment
Fertilization
Compost or balanced fertilizer in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly fertile
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subdued yellowish green
Fruiting
Reddish-pink seedless grapes, sweet and crunchy
Foliage color
Forest green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Twining climber
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
10 ft (3 m)
Growth rate
Fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Seedless red grape vine
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

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