Grape Vine 'Rembrandt' (Vitis 'Rembrandt') is a prized cultivar among grape enthusiasts and gardeners alike for its exceptional qualities. This variety produces clusters of dark, almost black grapes with a rich, sweet flavor that makes them perfect for eating fresh, although they're also popular for making high-quality juice or wine. The vine itself adds a rustic charm to any garden, with its twisting growth and broad, lobed leaves that turn a stunning gold in autumn.

Why We Like It

• Delicious Fruit: Produces sweet, flavorful grapes that are delightful for fresh eating.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Offers picturesque beauty to gardens, especially in autumn with golden foliage.
• Versatile Use: Excellent for table consumption, juicing, or winemaking.

What to Know

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit ripening.
• Watering: Needs moderate watering, more in dry periods, with good drainage.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range, but pH balance affects fruit quality.
• Pruning: Essential in winter for maintaining shape, size, health, and fruit production.
• Pest and Disease Watch: Monitor for common issues like powdery mildew or grapevine moths; take preventative measures as necessary.

Fruit Colour

• Dark purple, almost black

Fruiting Months

• Late summer to early autumn, typically around August to October, depending on the local climate.

Eventual Height and Spread

• Height: Can climb 1.5-3 meters or more with support.
• Spread: 1-2 meters, but proper pruning is essential to control growth.