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Product Description
Vitis 'Suffolk Red' is a wonderful grape variety that creates delectable fruit. During the spring, snowy-white flowers stand out against the dense green foliage that attracts pollinators such as butterflies into the garden. As the flowers fade, the fruit begins to develop along the climbing vines, where they will reach an eventual height of 2m. These can be cropped at the end of the summer and eaten fresh, cooked and can also make great wine. We recommend planting in a sunny, sheltered area of the garden either in a potted container or within the garden border. For those with greenhouses, they will thrive in the warm conditions. They are ready to plant out on arrival with a little organic matter.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 200 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 200 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to firmly hold the roots. |
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| Soil Type | Humus rich, neutral or slightly alkali soil |
Growing at a glance…
Prune grape plants in winter to keep them at a manageable height and again in mid summer if necessary. They may require training as they grow, due to their climbing habit. The vitis (Grape) vines can be grown in well drained neutral or slightly alkali humus rich soil. They prefer to be located in a sunny position or in light shade. Seedless grapes are a natural mutation that prevents the young seeds from maturing and developing a hard coat. This is what is typically seen in supermarkets. However, even seedless varieties do sometimes produce small numbers of seeds, which allows new varieties to be crossbred.