A vibrant, seedless red grape bursting with sweetness, color, and summer joy straight from the vine
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces clusters of juicy, seedless red grapes
- Sweet, rich flavor with a gentle tang
- Early to midseason ripening for reliable harvests
- Self-pollinating and highly productive
- Great for fresh eating or juicing
- Hardy, vigorous, and disease resistant
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state agricultural compliance, we are unable to ship to: NY
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Vanessa Grape in full sun and well-drained soil. Provide a sturdy trellis or arbor to support the vigorous growth and abundant fruit. Water regularly during the first year to establish strong roots, then deeply but less frequently once established. Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage healthy new canes. Vanessa is self-pollinating and does not require a companion vine, though planting multiple vines can increase yield. With its color, sweetness, and resilience, Vanessa brings a touch of vineyard luxury to the home garden.
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Vanessa Seedless Grape
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 6-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-8' apart
A vibrant, seedless red grape bursting with sweetness, color, and summer joy straight from the vine
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces clusters of juicy, seedless red grapes
- Sweet, rich flavor with a gentle tang
- Early to midseason ripening for reliable harvests
- Self-pollinating and highly productive
- Great for fresh eating or juicing
- Hardy, vigorous, and disease resistant
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state agricultural compliance, we are unable to ship to: NY
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Vanessa Grape in full sun and well-drained soil. Provide a sturdy trellis or arbor to support the vigorous growth and abundant fruit. Water regularly during the first year to establish strong roots, then deeply but less frequently once established. Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage healthy new canes. Vanessa is self-pollinating and does not require a companion vine, though planting multiple vines can increase yield. With its color, sweetness, and resilience, Vanessa brings a touch of vineyard luxury to the home garden.
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Vanessa Seedless Grape
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 6-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-8' apart
Why plant Vanessa Seedless Grape?
The Vanessa Seedless Grape provides scarlet hued fruit ripe for the picking. Vibrant green foliage decorates the land in the spring and summer months. Becoming fully ripe in August then going dormant for the winter months. If well taken care of, grapes have a long productive life ahead of them. Maintaining the ability of its family members, this plant is self-pollinating; however you can plant other pollinating partners which can increase crop size.
How to use Vanessa Seedless Grape in the landscape?
This vine is self pollinating and grows wonderfully along a fence or trellis. Need shade on the patio? Utilizing this plant on an arbor will provide you with not only shade but an easy way to harvest your fruit!
How To Plant Vanessa Seedless Grape
Best planted in early spring after the last frost of the year. Seedless Grapes in general tend to do best in warmer climates with plenty of sunlight. However, if you live in a colder climate, the plant will go dormant for the winter season - this also makes it easier to prune come spring giving way to a fuller growing season. Like most Grapes, this plant requires full sun, enjoys well draining soil and being watered regularly.
How To Water
In its younger years, steady watering is necessary once a week for best fruit production. However, once mature, it is much easier to care for, water when dry and during times of drought.
How To Prune
For best results and harvest abilities, we recommend pruning in the winter seasons during its dormancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Vanessa is self-pollinating and will fruit on its own. One vine is all you need to enjoy its abundant, seedless red grapes each summer.
Vanessa typically ripens in mid to late summer, producing vibrant red clusters that are ready to pick when fully colored and sweet to the taste.
Prune Vanessa in late winter while dormant. Remove most of the previous year’s growth, leaving a few strong canes with 6 to 8 buds each. This encourages better air circulation and larger, healthier fruit clusters.
