Vitis vinifera 'Baresana' (G/W)

RHS Plant Profile
grape 'Baresana'

Synonyms

Vitis vinifera 'Golden Champion'

Fruit Edible Climber Wall Shrub

A woody deciduous climber, with rounded to shallowly lobed, toothed green leaves. Small greenish flowers in summer are followed by bunches of white grapes in autumn. A table variety with a relatively long growing season, best grown under glass.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Vitaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten whether fruits are edible or ornamental - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Vitis are vigorous deciduous climbing shrubs with tendrils and attractively lobed leaves, insignificant green flowers followed by often edible fruits; some have excellent autumn foliage colour
Name Status
Accepted
Horticultural Group
Suitable for cultivation under glass, such as in a greenhouse or orangery

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun, in well-drained, humus-rich, preferably neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Keep watered in dry spells. See grape cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by layering in autumn or hardwood cuttings in late winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in midwinter, and in midsummer to restrict growth if necessary. See grape pruning

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, grey moulds, honey fungus and virus diseases; see grapevine diseases