Grape (organic Grown) - Vitis Vinifera Regent (Geënt) / 3L / 55Cm

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