Grape Cardinal

Red Cardinal Grape

The Red Cardinal Grape is a sweet tasting, eating variety that produces fruit that ripen in summer. It features medium sized, dark red, firm berries which are often dried to make sultanas. This deciduous vine carries large, mid-green leaves which develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. It requires a trellis or fence for support and if left untrimmed, it will grow to about 5 m tall. It grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site and it is tolerant of frost and cold environments. The Red Cardinal Grape is commonly used for fruit production, grown to attract birds, or trained on a support structure as an attractive feature.