Vitis 'Bianca' (O/W)
grape 'Bianca'
A woody deciduous climber, with rounded, lobed bright green leaves with irregularly toothed edges. Insignificant greenish flowers in summer are followed by large bunches of edible white grapes in autumn. Suitable for outdoor cultivation in warmer regions. This variety is used in wine production
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
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
- Edible fruit
- Wall side borders
Pruning
See grape pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to grapevine blister mite, glasshouse red spider mite, brown scale, woolly vine scale and spotted wing drosophila (fruit fly)
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, grey moulds, honey fungus and virus diseases; see grapevine diseases
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