Wine Grapes For Growing Inside
Juicing Grapes For Growing Inside
White Grape Vines For Growing Inside
Black / Red Grape Vines For Growing Inside
Grape Vines For Growing Inside
Though many varieties of grape will happily grow and fruit outside, its true to say that all varieties will perform even better under protection - a greenhouse, conservatory, polytunnel or similar. Here we list the best grape vine varieties for growing under protection in the UK. As trailing climbers, grape vines will require support, with your average greenhouse suited to housing just one grape vine.
If you're considering growing grapes indoors, then you'll be faced with two basic options - growing your indoor grapes in a large pot or container, and keeping your grape vine rather more compac, or planting your grape vine in the ground outside of your greenhouse or glasshouse, and training the stems into the greenhouse and the warmer internal atmosphere.
Growing grapes indoors or under protection is not as difficult as you might first perceive. There are two basic methods that you can try, each with its own benefits and intricacies. But before you decide which method of growing grapes under protection is best for you, you need to decide whether you're going to grow your grape vines in a pot or container.
We supply both potted and bare root grape vines, and depending on the time of year we'll supply you with grafted or cutting-produced vines, which can basically be treated in the same way. But if you're keen to keep your grape vine in a pot, then we highly recommend that you maintain the vine to a fairly compact plant, or grow it as a standard. This is because a larger vine will require much more water than the potted roots and limited soil volume can hold and use.
For grape vines that are planted into the ground but grown under protection, you'll need to decide whether you wish to plant the roots inside or outside the greenhouse, glasshouse, conservatory or polytunnel. Planting the grape vine inside the protected growing space is the easiest option, but will ultimately mean that the vine requires greater care with regular watering, some feeding and mulching as the plant will be protected from all the elements - including rainfall! Planting the vine's roots outside and trailing in via a small opening will initially be more labour-intensive, but will make maintaining the plant a lot easier in the long-run.
Whatever your chosen method of growing grapes under protection, you can be assured that we've taken the time to choose some of the best tasting grape vine varieties available. Growing grapes indoors of course allows you to explore and choose from a wider variety of grapes that can be grown in our relatively mild but unpredictable climate, and increases the chances of a successful yield as damage from frost is dramatically reduced.
We supply our grape vines directly from Victoriana Nursery Gardens in Kent, and supply some helpful growing advice alongside every order to help you maximise your yields. We're also happy to answer questions from our customers, so if you've purchased a grape vine from us and need a little extra help with growing or pruning, feel free to call or send us an email via our contact page.
Grape Vine 'Bacchus'
Eating / Wine Grape. A fine quality white grape with a distinct flavour and good habit. Suitable for outdoor and protected cropping. Self Fertile. Origin, Germany.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Black Hamburgh'
Eating / Wine Grape. Large, thin-skinned, black fruits have a gorgeously sweet flavour. Suitable for outdoor growing in the South, protected further North. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Cabernet Sauvignon'
Wine Grape. One of the classic claret grape varieties, producing small black grapes with an intense flavour. Recommended for protected growing only. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Chardonnay'
Eating / Wine Grape. Gorgeously sweet golden grapes suitable for eating and wine-making. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Chasselas Doré De Fontainebleau'
Eating / Wine Grape. Sublimely flavoured sweet golden fruits. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Chasselas Rosé Royale'
Eating / Wine Grape. Sublimely sweet rosy red fruits are perfect for both wine making and eating. Suitable for outdoor and protected cropping. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Chenin Blanc'
Wine Grape. Smallish green fruits are perfect for crisp dry whites. Recommended for protected growing only. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Divico'
Wine Grape. Almost black grapes are perfect for wine-making. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Dornfelder'
Eating / Wine Grape. Heavy cropping, producing large bunches of rich black fruits. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine Fragola - Strawberry Grape Vine
Eating / Juice Grape. Small amber-red grapes have a distinct strawberry flavour. Delicious eaten straight from the vine. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Gamay'
Wine Grape. Purple black fruits are perfect for making juice and light fruity red wines. Recommended for protected growing only. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Gewürztraminer'
Eating / Wine Grape. Pinky-red grapes have a delicious spicy flavour. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Huxelrebe'
Eating / Wine Grape. Large yellow fruits are packed full of sugar and have a delicate muscat flavour. Early to ripen. For outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Isabella'
Wine / Juice / Eating variety with a dark purple skin and green/yellow flesh. Good at withstanding hot climates (as well as cool).
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Kentish Claret'
Eating / Wine Grape. Almost black grapes are perfect for eating, wine or jams. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Müller-Thurgau'
Eating / Wine Grape. Golden grapes are overloaded with sweet sugary flavours. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Madeleine Angevine'
Eating / Wine Grape. Sweet citrus-flavoured golden-white fruits. Well suited to the northern climate. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Merlot'
Wine Grape. Purple-blue grapes have a soft, plummy flavour. Recommended for protected growing only. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Parellada'
Wine Grape. White fruits with a fresh apple/nectarine flavour. One of the main grapes used to make Cava. Likes a long growing season. We suggest protected growing.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Phoenix'
Eating / Wine Grape. Large green fruits and good disease resistance. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Picurka'
Seedless Eating Grape. A lovely golden yellow seedless grape which develops freckles on its skin as it ripens. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Pinot Gris'
Wine Grape. Grey-blue fruits. Perfect for crisp, dry, everyday white wines. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Pinot Meunier'
Eating / Wine Grape. Rich purple-black fruits suitable for wine and eating. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Regent'
Eating / Wine Grape. Deep red fruits ripen early. Popular wine grape but also excellent for eating. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Reichensteiner'
Eating / Wine Grape. Golden fruits become extremely sweet as they ripen. Excellent for cooler parts of the country. For outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Riesling'
Eating / Wine Grape. The classic wine grape of Germany. Sweet golden yellow fruits. Recommended for protected growing only. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Saint Laurent'
Eating / Wine Grape. Almost-black grapes are perfect for eating and wine-making. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Sauvignon Blanc'
Wine Grape. Large green fruits are perfect for making a wide variety of wine styles. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Schonburger'
Eating / Wine Grape. Gorgeously sweet plum-coloured fruits. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Semillon'
Wine Grape. Small, bright green grapes are packed full of juice. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Siegerrebe'
Eating / Wine Grape. An intensely sweet and aromatic variety producing delicious plum-coloured grapes. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Suffolk Red'
Seedless Eating Grape. Bright purple-red fruits. With good Winter hardiness this is an excellent grape for Northern gardeners. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Syrah'
Black Wine Grape. Also known as Shiraz (particularly in Australia), flavour changes depending on climatic conditions. Produces grapes with thick skins.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Tempranillo'
Wine Grape. A popular variety grown in the north of Spain, producing deep blue-black grapes with seeds. Can be grown with or without protection.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Vanessa'
Seedless Eating Grape. A delightful early-ripening red grape. Excellent for growing in cooler climates. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Venus'
Seedless Eating / Juice Grape. A lovely blue-black seedless grape that is extremely versatile. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Verdejo'
Wine Grape. A white variety that likes the high altitudes of Spain and is usually harvested at night. Produces wine with a full-bodied honeyed, nutty flavour.
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Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Grenache'
Wine Grape. Great for those making their own wine as the blue-black grape has a high sugar and alcohol content. Often used to make Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Lakemont'
Seedless Eating Grape. Large bunches of medium-sized golden yellow grapes have an almost honey taste. Suitable for protected growing. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Macabeo'
Wine Grape. This large white grape is often used to make Rioja and Cava. High-yielding with fairly neutral acidity, best grown under protection. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Muscat D'Alexandria'
Eating / Wine Grape. Gorgeous golden fruits have a sweet muscat flavour and scent. Recommended for protected growing only. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Muscat Saint-Vallier'
Eating Grape. Large green fruits have a subtle muscat flavour. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Pinot Blanc'
Wine Grape. White form of the classic Pinot Noir - need we say more? Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Pinot Noir'
Eating / Wine Grape. The noble grape of Burgundy and Champagne; eats well too. Rich black fruits. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Rhea'
Seedless Eating Grape. Beautiful, large, pink oval fruits are sweet and juicy. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Seyval Blanc'
Eating / Wine Grape. A reliable white grape with good disease resistance, highly recommended. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.
Grape Vine 'Triomphe d'Alsace'
Eating / Wine Grape. Early, hardy and disease-resistant, black grape. Perfect for northern gardeners. Suitable for outdoor and protected growing. Self Fertile.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from August NEXT YEAR - 2025
Supplied as a non grafted containerised vine approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall including pot.