Vitis ‘Muscat Bleu’ is a popular dessert grape variety producing large bunches of deep blue-black grapes with a rich muscat flavour and exceptional sweetness. Highly regarded for its reliable cropping and good outdoor performance, ‘Muscat Bleu’ is an excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, and sunny walls.
This vigorous deciduous climber combines heavy fruit production with ornamental beauty, featuring lush green foliage that develops attractive autumn colour later in the season. The juicy grapes are ideal for eating fresh, juicing, or adding to desserts and fruit platters.
Key Features
- Produces sweet deep blue-black grapes
- Rich aromatic muscat flavour
- Reliable and productive variety
- Excellent dessert grape for fresh eating
- Suitable for outdoor growing or greenhouse cultivation
- Attractive climbing vine with autumn foliage colour
Growing Information
Vitis ‘Muscat Bleu’ thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. For best results outdoors, grow in a warm sheltered position against a sunny wall or fence. Annual winter pruning will encourage healthy growth and improved fruiting.
Mature Size
- Height: 4–6m
- Spread: 2–4m
Position
- Full sun
- Warm sheltered location
- Well-drained fertile soil
