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Grapevines have been grown in Britain as far back as the Roman times. They are tough plants that don't take up much space and can be planted at the back of borders, in the greenhouse, along fences or climbing up pergolas and arbours. They prefer to be planted in a south-facing spot, but south-east or south-west, or a sheltered courtyard will do. Grapes need plenty of water too to make them swell, and the best thing is little and often. Once you've harvested them, why not make your own wine and impress friends and relatives with your very own vintage.

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Grape 'Dornfelder' - Vitis vinifera Grape 'Dornfelder' - Vitis vinifera
A prolific and early ripening red grape bred in Germany to add body to flavourless red wines. Grape ‘Dornfelder’ produces good sized grapes blue-black grapes which ripen well in the UK and have one of the best flavours when used for desserts, or making wine and juice. This easy to maintain variety has medium vigour and good disease resistance.
 
Grape 'Bianca' - white outdoor grape Grape 'Bianca' - white outdoor grape
A vigorous grape vine that is decorative as well as edible, with deeply cut, fresh green leaves. During the summer small greenish flowers are followed by white grapes that are said to have a flavour reminiscent of strawberries. Best grown against a warm, sunny wall to ensure a good crop.
 
 
Grape 'Muscat Blue' - Vitis vinifera Grape 'Muscat Blue' - Vitis vinifera
A new variety which makes it easier than ever to grow grapes in your garden. Muscat Blue is an early-ripening and very tasty grape.
 
 
Vitis vinifera Boskoop Glory - Black Grape Vine Vitis vinifera Boskoop Glory - Black Grape Vine
If you are after a good wine maker, the most reliable varieties for cropping outside include the black grape Vitis 'Boskoop Glory'. It isn't the finest wine-making variety but it is the most reliable and it'll give you lots of bulk. It can also be used for desert purposes. 2 Litre container, 50-60cm+ tall plant.
 
 
Grape 'Phoenix' - Vitis vinifera Grape 'Phoenix' - Vitis vinifera
An excellent quality white grape bred in Germany. These very productive plants have good sized grapes on large packed bunches, that will need thinning. When fully ripe they have a light Muscat aroma and an excellent flavour when eaten fresh as well as making the ideal white wine grape. Ready to harvest from early October.
 
 
Grape Black Hamburg ('Schiava Grossa') Grape Black Hamburg ('Schiava Grossa')
A vigorous grape vine that grows well in a greenhouse, as well as outside against a south or south-west facing wall. It is one of the easiest grapes to grow, though only sets fruit outdoors after a long, hot summer. In a greenhouse it sets freely, producing large bunches of sweet tasting dark red or purple grapes year after year.
 
 
Table Grape Moscato - Vitis vinifera Table Grape Moscato - Vitis vinifera
This delicious dessert grape is pot grown to restrict is size, keeping it compact and manageable. It can grow in a container over many years, producing heavy crops of up to 15lbs (7kg) of fruit. With its bright autumn foliage this charming little plant makes an attractive and productive feature for your patio. Our 3 year old patio grape plants are despatched with 3 bunches of grapes already on the plant!
 
 
Vitis vinifera Golden Champion - Grape Vine Vitis vinifera Golden Champion - Grape Vine
Probably the best white grape available that will grow reliably outside in the UK, and produce a good crop. Vigourous plants will produce high yeilding bunches, that can be used for desert or wine making purposes.
 
 
Grape 'Chasselas' - Pink indoor grape Grape 'Chasselas' - Pink indoor grape
Better know for its edible grapes that taste great when picked straight from the vine in mid October, this cultivar is also grown in Haute Savoie and in Switzerland and used to produce wine. It is an indoor grape, but will be quite happy grown outside against a sunny, south-facing wall in a sheltered spot. It is an easy, reliable and high yielding grape.
 
 
Grape 'Palatina' - Vitis vinifera 'Palatina' Grape 'Palatina' - Vitis vinifera 'Palatina'
A new variety which makes it easier than ever to grow grapes in your garden. Palatina produces large bunches with nice juicy fruits.
 
 
Grape 'Regent' (PBR) Grape 'Regent' (PBR)
A fairly vigorous, disease-resistant, outdoor grape that will produce clusters of blue-black, edible grapes that have a deliciously sweet flavour. Its attractive foliage forms great summer cover when grown over a pergola, and it turns vibrant shades of red and orange in autumn before it falls. For good fruit development, it will appreciate being grown against a warm and sunny, south-facing wall with protection from cold winds.
 
 
Vitis vinifera Black Alicante - Black Grape Vine Vitis vinifera Black Alicante - Black Grape Vine
Deciduous, woody climber with three to five-lobed leaves ideal for training up an arbour and other garden structures. The vine produces good quality dark blue fruit, and is an excellent cropper.
 
 
Grape Lakemont Vine Grape Lakemont Vine
This is a good outdoor seedless variety with large bunches of yellow oval grapes with a good muscat flavour. Good ventilation is recommended if growing inside during very hot weather. Can be grown both indoors and outdoors.
 
 
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' - Purple-leaved grape vine Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' - Purple-leaved grape vine
Deciduous, woody climber with three to five-lobed leaves that are grey-hairy at first, turning plum-purple before becoming dark purple in autumn. Small, unpalatable purple grapes are also produced in autumn. This ornamental vine is cultivated mainly for its stunning leaf colour and is ideal for covering a fence or wall.
 
 
Vitis vinifera Vroege van der Laan - Grape Vine Vitis vinifera Vroege van der Laan - Grape Vine
White coloured, fruity continental grape. Very hardy and easy to grow, will fruit readily in all areas of the UK, particularly if afforded a sunny sheltered position. Supplied in approx 2 litre containers. Grape vines have been grown in Britain as far back as the Roman times. They are tough plants that don't take up much space and can be planted at the back of borders, along fences or climbing up pergolas.
 
 
Vitis coignetiae - Crimson glory grape vine Vitis coignetiae - Crimson glory grape vine
Heart-shaped, three to five-lobed, dark green leaves turning bright red in autumn and small, unpalatable, blue-black grapes. This vigorous, deciduous, ornamental climber has deeply impressed veins on the leaves and thick, brown felt underneath. Performing best in full sun, it's ideal for covering an unsightly fence or wall or for scrambling through an established tree.
 
 
Vitis 'Brandt' - Black outdoor grape Vitis 'Brandt' - Black outdoor grape
A vigorous vine that is decorative, as well as edible, with 3 - 5-lobed, fresh green leaves which turn rich red and orange in autumn. During the summer, small clusters of green grapes develop, later ripening to black in autumn. The grapes are small and sweet but full of pips and are best left as a decoration on the vine.
 
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