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If you’re searching for the best grape vines to plant in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Growing your own grape vines is rewarding, whether you’re after sweet table grapes, luscious fruit for winemaking, or ornamental charm for your garden. With our climate and local expertise, there’s never been a better time to add these versatile, productive plants to your landscape. This guide highlights the top-performing, proven varieties for Kiwi gardens—perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy homegrown grapes at their finest.

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Grape Flame

Grape Flame is a popular eating grape that produces sweet fruit that ripen in summer. It features large sized, red berries that have a firm texture and lovely taste. This deciduous vine carries large, mid-green leaves which develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. Grape Flame is commonly grown for fruit production, planted to attract birds, or trained on a support structure such as a pergola as an attractive feature.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grapevines
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Grape Himrod

Grape Himrod is a variety of eating grape that produces tasty fruit in summer. The green berries are seedless, sweet and juicy, and have a honey-like flavour. This deciduous vine carries large, mid-green leaves which develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. Grape Himrod is commonly grown for fruit production, planted to attract birds, or trained on a support structure such as a pergola as an attractive feature.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grapevines
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
'Pinot Gris' grape vine with pink fruit amidst lush, green foliage.

Grape 'Pinot Gris'

Grape 'Pinot Gris' is a popular grapevine valued for its high quality fruit used in producing crisp aromatic white wines and for fresh home growing...

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Grape Thompson Seedless green fruit.

Grape Thompson Seedless

Grape 'Thompson Seedless' is one of the world’s most popular green grape varieties, known for its sweet, seedless fruit and reliable cropping. It’s...

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Grape 'Kyoho' dark purple fruit.

Grape 'Kyoho'

Grape 'Kyoho' is a highly regarded table grape known for its very large dark purple to black fruit and exceptionally sweet juicy flavour. This...

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Grape 'Pinot Noir' dark purple fruit on a vine.

Grape 'Pinot Noir'

Grape 'Pinot Noir' is one of the world’s most celebrated wine grape varieties, prized for producing elegant wines with flavours of cherry, plum, and...

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Cissus rhombifolia trailling over the sides of a planter with lush foliage.

Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy)

Cissus rhombifolia, commonly known as the Grape Ivy plant, is an evergreen perennial grown for its colourful and trailing foliage. Hanging stems host...

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Grape Sauvignon Blanc fruit hanging on a vine.

Grape 'Sauvignon Blanc'

Grape 'Sauvignon Blanc' is a world-famous white wine grape known for producing crisp, aromatic wines with notes of tropical fruit, lime, and...

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Grape 'Schuyler' purple fruit.

Grape Schuyler

Grape Schuyler is an eating variety that produces fruit that ripen in early autumn. It features clusters of medium sized, blue-black berries with a...

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Grape 'Chardonnay' fruit on a vine.

Grape 'Chardonnay'

Grape 'Chardonnay'

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Grape Albany Surprise

Grape Albany Surprise is a popular eating grape that ripens towards the end of autumn. It features large and juicy, dark blue-black berries that have...

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Grape Steubens

Grape Steubens is a popular variety of eating grape that produces fabulous fruit that ripen in autumn. It features clusters of medium sized...

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Grape Niagra

Grape Niagra produces very tasty fruit that ripen in autumn. The seedless berries are large, green-gold when ripe, and are juicy with a great aroma...

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Grape Buffalo

Grape Buffalo is a variety of eating grape that produces fruit that ripen in early autumn. It features large sized, juicy, dark blue-black berries...

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Parthenocissus tricuspidata with lush green foliage growing on a wall.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Boston Ivy)

Parthenocissus tricuspidata, commonly known as Boston Ivy, is a deciduous vine grown for its attractive and colourful foliage. The ivy-like foliage...

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Grape Candice Seedless

Grape Candice Seedless produces tasty fruit that ripen in late summer. It features medium sized, juicy, seedless, red-pink berries with a thin skin...

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Pyrostegia venusta

Pyrostegia venusta, commonly known as Flame Vine or Golden Shower Vine, is an amazing climber that produces masses of bright and unusual flowers. It...

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Penstemon Grape Taffey

“Grape Taffy” is a variety of Penstemon grown for its colourful and dainty flowers. It produces upright stems carrying numerous bell-shaped, two-tone...

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Lush green foliage on Tecomanthe speciosa.

Tecomanthe speciosa

Tecomanthe speciosa, commonly known as the Three Kings Climber, is a NZ native vine grown for its foliage and flowers. It features large, glossy...

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover.

Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)

Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover with wiry stems and small, dark green...

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Phaseolus caracalla

Phaseolus caracalla, commonly known as the Snail Vine, is a climber grown for its fragrant, corkscrew-like flowers which are coloured pink, purple...

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Ripe Passion Fruit with yellow pulp and a purple skin.

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as Passion Fruit, is a vigorous climbing vine admired for its exotic flowers and delicious fruit. In NZ gardens, it...

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Lagerstroemia 'Best Red' red flowers amidst dark purple foliage.

Lagerstroemia 'Best Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Best Red’ is a standout crepe myrtle prized for its intense red summer flowers and strong upright tree form. Flowering through the...

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Callisia repens

Callisia repens goes by several common names such as the Bubbles Plant, Turtle Vine, and Pin Panther Plant. The Turtle Vine is a very popular indoor...

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Solanum jasminoides Grandiflora (Potato Vine)

“Grandiflora” is a variety of the commonly known, Potato Vine, and is an evergreen climber grown for its attractive, long-lasting flowers and...

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Orange 'Best Seedless' orange fruit with orange flesh.

Orange 'Best Seedless'

The ‘Best Seedless’ Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

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Why Choose the Best Grape Vines for Your Garden?

Selecting the best grape vines is the first step to a successful and fruitful grape season. The ideal variety depends on your growing conditions and end use: crisp eating grapes, flavourful wine varieties, or simply adding colour and texture with an ornamental vine. In New Zealand, disease resistance, climate adaptability, and flavour are all key factors. Carefully chosen grape vines flourish with minimal fuss, producing heavy yields and delicious fruit for years to come.

Top Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

Grape Himrod

Grape Himrod is a favourite among home gardeners for its reliable crops of sweet, juicy green-gold grapes. This seedless variety is known for exceptional cold hardiness and disease resistance, making it ideal for many New Zealand regions. Himrod’s early ripening means you can be snacking on fresh grapes straight from the vine before most other varieties are ready.

Grape Thompson Seedless

Another staple in Kiwi gardens, Grape Thompson Seedless is a classic for a reason. Its crisp, sweet fruit is perfect for eating fresh or drying into homemade raisins. Loved for versatility and abundant yields, Thompson Seedless vines are a must-have for anyone seeking the best grape vines for table use.

Grape Flame

Grape Flame stands out for its vivid red fruit and early, generous harvests. Its semi-seedless berries are juicy and sweet, with good disease tolerance. Flame is excellent for both eating fresh and adding vibrant colour to fruit bowls or platters.

Grape 'Pinot Gris'

For those interested in home winemaking, Grape 'Pinot Gris' is one of the top wine grape choices. This variety is celebrated for its aromatic, well-balanced fruit that is the heart of many world-class white wines. Its hardy, vigorous vines adapt well to a range of New Zealand microclimates.

Vitis vinifera (Ornamental Grape Vine)

If you’re after a fast-growing, beautiful foliage climber, try the Vitis vinifera (Ornamental Grape Vine). With its striking leaves that turn brilliant shades in autumn, this vine adds visual interest while still producing small fruit clusters—ideal for arbors, pergolas, and decorative structures.

Tips for Growing the Best Grape Vines

Whichever variety you choose, grapes thrive in free-draining soil and a sunny, sheltered position. Prune annually to promote healthy growth and plentiful fruit. Mulch well and water regularly, especially during dry spells, to ensure your vines remain vigorous and productive.

Discover the Best Grape Vines for Every Kiwi Garden

From table grapes like Grape Himrod and Grape Flame, to wine and ornamental options such as Grape 'Pinot Gris' and Vitis vinifera (Ornamental Grape Vine), there’s a top-performing variety to suit every New Zealand gardener. Choose the best grape vines for your needs and enjoy years of fresh, delicious harvests from your own backyard.


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