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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Black Muscat Grape is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Black Muscat Grape after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Black Muscat Grape with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Black Muscat Grape
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