A black seeded grape with a rich, perfumed muscat flavour, excellent for fresh eating and dessert wine. A hardy deciduous vine that crops well over a pergola and colours warmly in autumn.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 6 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Black Muscat Grape
Vitis vinifera 'Black Muscat' is a fast-growing climber in the Vitaceae family. It reaches around 6 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. Cream green flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Black Muscat Grape
Black Muscat Grape suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Black Muscat Grape does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Black Muscat Grape does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Black Muscat Grape after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Black Muscat Grape in the garden
Black Muscat Grape earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Black Muscat Grape. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Black Muscat Grape
Plant Sale lists Black Muscat Grape as bare-root stock, advanced specimens and potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
