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Grape 'Regent' (Vitis vinifera, grafted)
Overview
‘Regent’ is a dark-skinned grape bred specifically for wine production in cooler European climates. It makes deeply coloured red wines and juices and is noted for good disease resistance.
Key Features
- Excellent for home red winemaking and juice
- Good resistance to common grape diseases
- Performs well outdoors in cooler regions
- Attractive dark blue-purple bunches
How to Plant
Plant in Moderately fertile, well-drained soil. in a position with Full sun in a warm, sheltered site.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Care Tips
- Train to a Guyot or cordon system with regular winter pruning.
- In summer, remove excess shoots and trim to improve air movement and light.
- Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Size & Growth Timeline
Can cover 3–4m of trellis or wire supports within around 4–5 years.
Harvest
Ripens from mid- to late autumn, depending on the warmth of the site. Grapes are best used for wine or juice rather than as a table grape.
Perfect For…
- Home wine makers and juice enthusiasts
- Sunny, sheltered gardens wanting a productive climber
- Low-spray, disease-aware growers
Plant Details
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Autumn Colour | Red and purple |
Growing & care
- Position & light
- Full sun· Sheltered
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Foliage
- deciduous
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