Pink grapes have always attracted gardeners with their colorful appearance and excellent taste. Let's take a look at the best varieties of this fruit plant, as well as understand their characteristics.
Pink Peach
The grape variety Pink Peach belongs to the selection of N.V. Krainova. The peculiarity of this variety is in large bunches that can reach 1.5 kg. And the average weight of berries is usually 12-14 g.
Variety advantages:
- bisexual flower;
- the ability to withstand frosts down to -23 degrees;
- resistance to mildew;
- good maturation;
- pleasant taste.
It should be noted that the bunches of this grape cannot be overfed with fertilizers, otherwise they begin to fatten. And when overloaded, the berries become smaller, which affects their taste and marketability.
Original
The variety is bred from the "parent" pair - Damascus rose and Datie de Saint-Valier. Brushes usually weigh 400-600 g, and berries - 6-9 g. The taste is simple, but balanced, juicy. The berry shell is dense. There are few seeds - only 1-2 pcs.
Grade advantages:
- resistance to frost up to -21 degrees;
- good resistance to diseases;
- not afraid of wasps;
- the ability of berries to stay on the bush until the first frost, without losing their taste;
- presentable appearance.
The variety needs pollination and is prone to peeling. But at the same time it is very easy to care for. You can plant and almost no worry about the treatment of plants from common grape diseases.
Taifi Pink
This grape belongs to the Asian group. Its clusters are very large, and oval-oblong berries weigh 4-8 g. The fruit shell is dense. The taste is pleasant, sweet. There are 2-3 small bones inside the berry.
Grade advantages:
- bisexual flower;
- good load tolerance;
- fairly resistant to drought;
- can hang on a bush for a long time;
- good transportability.
Pink Haze
The variety is a hybrid bred from a pair of Talisman and Radiant Kishmish. The brushes are medium-dense with an average weight of 700 g (some bunches can weigh up to 1.5 kg). Berries are oval, weighing 12-14 g, with a thin skin. The taste is balanced and pleasant, sourness is felt.
Grade advantages:
- bisexual flower;
- frost resistance;
- lack of peas;
- resistance to gray rot and mildew;
- good transportability.
Azalea
This variety was bred by combining Nadezhda Aksai, Taifi sustainable and Red Delight. Bunches of grapes are large, weighing about 700 g (sometimes the mass reaches 1-1.2 kg). Oval berries have a thin shell and juicy flesh. Fruit weight 10-14 g.
Grade advantages:
- bisexual flowers;
- good yield level;
- resistance to peeling;
- high resistance to common grape diseases;
- excellent transportability.
Anyuta
A hybrid created on the basis of Talisman (Kesha-1) and radiant Kishmish. The bunches are rather large, weighing 700-800 g. The fruits are oval-shaped. Their shell is quite dense, and the weight is 10-20 g.
Variety advantages:
- bisexual flowers;
- lack of peas;
- not afraid of wasps;
- does not deteriorate during transportation.
In this case, the variety needs control over the load of the brushes. Sometimes the fruits ripen unevenly and color earlier than they gain flavor. Also, this variety has seeds inside the berry - about 4 pcs. to the grape.
Anyuta-2
Little is known about this variety at the moment, and there is debate about its exact name. Just like the Anyuta variety, Anyuta-2 belongs to the selection of V.N. Sometimes this variety is called Anyuta early, as there are cases when it ripens earlier than Anyuta. But there are also such gardeners who noticed, on the contrary, the later ripening of the variety.
Reviews of those who began to grow this variety indicate that Anyuta-2 has an attractive appearance of grape bunches and an excellent taste of berries. But resistance to disease is a bit weak. Fruits can be attacked by gray rot.
See in the video presented an overview of the "Anyuta-2" variety:
Angelica
This hybrid variety also has a second name - Ksenia. VN brought it out. Kraynov, crossing the varieties of Radiant raisins and Talisman. In 2006, the breeder Voronyuk appreciated the prospects of this variety and, deciding to take up it, renamed it Angelica.
The large oval fruits of this grape are usually collected in loose clusters weighing up to 1-2 kg. One berry can weigh up to 30 g. The fruit shell is thin and does not feel when cracked. There is a tendency to pea.
Grade advantages:
- bisexual flowers;
- excellent rooting of cuttings;
- the ability to withstand frosts down to -25 degrees;
- resistance to various diseases;
- long shelf life;
- good transportability.
Arched (Friendship pink, Colored)
This variety was obtained by crossing the Druzhba and Intervitis maharacha varieties. The brushes of this grape are large, weighing 400-600 g, are dense. The fruits are large, oval in shape with a fairly dense shell.
Grade advantages:
- bisexual flower;
- frost resistance up to -25 degrees;
- lack of peas;
- high harvesting rate;
- ability of brushes to hang on bushes for a long time;
- good transportability.
Gardeners note that the variety responds well to increased doses of fertilizers. But at the same time wasps love him. As for the taste, for some it may seem saturated, but for someone it is too simple, "herbal".
Victor
This variety was bred by V.N. Kraynov. The brushes of this grape are large (up to 2 kg), with an average density. The berries have an oval shape with a pointed end and a weight in the region of 10-20 g. The shell of the grapes is thin, and the taste is pleasant.
Variety advantages:
- bisexual flowers;
- stable harvest;
- lack of peas;
- resistance to fungal diseases;
- ability to tolerate low temperatures;
- great appearance.
Victor begins to bloom very early. On the one hand, this is good, but on the other hand, there is a possibility of damage to the ovaries if late spring frosts suddenly occur. He was also “loved” by wasps.
Pink Timur
This grape variety was bred by crossing Timur white and Delight red. The clusters are large, have the shape of a cone and weigh about 800 g. The fruits themselves are large, elongated, their weight can reach 9 g. The shell of the grapes is dense, but it does not clog the aromatic nutmeg flavor of the fruit.
Variety advantages:
- bisexual flowers;
- good yield;
- lack of peas;
- frost resistance up to -25 degrees;
- disease resistance;
- well takes root on different soils;
- presentation and good transportability.
Gourmet early (Novocherkassky Red 1-12)
This variety was obtained by crossing Radiant Kishmish and Talisman. Female flower. The brushes are usually in the shape of a cylinder, rather large, weighing from 500 to 900 g (there are clusters that reach a mass of 1.2-1.3 kg). Fruits are pink, oval, weighing 7-9 g.
Variety advantages:
- resistant to wasps;
- increased resistance to gray rot and mildew;
- marketable condition;
- good transportability.
Dubovsky pink
Such grapes were obtained by crossing varieties of Anniversaries of Novocherkassk and Delight red. The brushes are large, weighing 500-800 g (they can grow up to 1.2-1.5 kg). The fruits are also large, have an oval-elongated shape, with a weight of 14-16 g. The taste of the grapes is balanced.
Grade advantages:
- self-pollination;
- frost resistance up to -24 degrees;
- high harvesting rate;
- good transportability;
- pleasant taste.
Kishmish Veles (Veles)
This grape variety has no seeds and is a hybrid bred from Rusbol and Sofia. Bunches of culture grow in the form of a cone and reach a mass of up to 3 kg (usually 0.9-1.7 kg). The fruits are oval, weighing 4-5 g. The shell is thin, the taste is sweet.
Variety advantages:
- high yield;
- self-pollination;
- long shelf life.
Kishmish Veles in its characteristics is very reminiscent of kishmish radiant. The taste as well as the color of the berries are very similar, the yield is about the same. The difference between these two varieties is the ripening period.
Radiant raisins
The grape variety was bred from a “pair of parents” - Cardinal and Kishmish pink. Bunches of grapes are formed at about 400-600 g, but can reach 1-1.5 kg. The mass of the variety is usually 2.5-4 g. The shell of the grapes is dense. There are no seeds. It has a balanced, pleasant taste.
Grade advantages:
- self-pollination;
- lack of peeling;
- marketable condition;
- excellent transportation;
- long shelf life;
- interesting, balanced taste.
Libya
This hybrid grape variety was bred from Arcadia and Flamingo varieties. The brushes of the plant are large, have a cylindrical shape. The mass of berries is usually 10-15 g. There are no more than 3 seeds per fruit. The variety is very aromatic and does not lose its characteristics during a month during storage.
Grade advantages:
- self-pollination;
- getting a stable harvest;
- excellent portability;
- excellent presentation.
The peculiarity of this variety is the uneven color of the berries. Only appearing on the vines, the grapes have a delicate pink tint, and in the process of ripening they acquire a rich color. Moreover, the coloring of the brushes does not occur simultaneously.
Transformation
This is a hybrid variety, the bunches of which are obtained without any particular shape or in the form of a cone, with a mass of 700-1500 g. The berries are large, oval, weighing 10-14 g. The taste is balanced.
Variety advantages:
- bisexual flowers;
- resistance to gray rot;
- lack of peas;
- excellent transportability;
- marketable condition.
Do not plant Transfiguration too close with shrubs and trees, as this variety does not tolerate such a neighborhood. Also watch out for the load on the vine to prevent damage to the grapes.
Rumba
This grape variety is obtained by crossing the Delight of Red and Charrell. The brushes are large, have a cylindrical shape and weight 470-900 g or more. The grapes are beautiful and large, weighing 8-10 g.
Variety advantages:
- self-pollination;
- the ability to withstand frosts down to -25 degrees;
- high level of harvest;
- lack of peeling;
- excellent transportability;
- good marketability.
Studying consumer reviews, you can see that some people do not like the too simple taste of these grapes. The grapes are just plain sweet, without the taste of anything else. However, many are attracted by the presentation of the variety and the high level of harvest.
Russian early
Created from Michurinets and Severnaya Shasla varieties. Brushes of medium size, weighing about 200-400 g, conical shape. The fruits are round, weighing about 3-5 g.
Variety advantages:
- self-pollination;
- high productivity;
- brushes are not afraid of overload;
- high mobility.
This variety is best grown in glass or foil greenhouses. This is due to the fact that ants, wasps, various beetles and even butterflies “love” Russian early. Therefore, he needs additional protection.
Sensation
This grape was bred from the Rizamat and Talisman varieties. The bunches usually have a conical shape, weighing 700-1500 g. The berries are rather large, in the form of fingers, with a weight of 16-22 g. The taste of the grapes is balanced, the shell is thin. The color of the fruit may be transparent.
Variety advantages:
- bisexual flower;
- frost resistance up to -24 degrees;
- high level of harvest;
- lack of peeling;
- excellent resistance to disease;
- wasps hardly touch;
- good transportability;
- attractive appearance.
Somerset Sidlis
A seedless variety that was bred and sourced in the USA. The bunches are usually obtained with a mass of 100-200 g, while the berries are rather small, round. The taste is very interesting and rich.
Variety advantages:
- high level of resistance to frost (can withstand up to -30 ... -34 degrees);
- the ability to carry out any pruning (read about spring pruning of grapes here);
- disease resistance;
- great taste.
Sofia
The variety is a hybrid resulting from the crossing of Kishmish Radiant and Arcadia. It needs pollination (it is best to do this using the Arcadia variety). The bunches usually gain a mass of 1-3 kg. The berries can contain 1-2 seeds.
Variety advantages:
- great taste;
- marketable appearance.
Anniversary of Novocherkassk
This hybrid variety has a cone-shaped shape, the weight of which can reach 700-1700 g (with proper care, all 3 kg). The grapes are usually oval, with a mass of 12-18 g. The fruit shell is dense.
Variety advantages:
- self-pollination;
- frost resistance up to -23 degrees;
- lack of peas;
- good level of transportability.
Julian
This grape variety was bred from Kesha and Rezamat varieties. The average weight of bunches is 300-500 g, but there are also brushes of 1-2 kg. The berries have a mass of 8-12 g and a thin shell, which is almost invisible when bitten.
Grade advantages:
- self-pollination;
- frost resistance up to -24 degrees;
- high level of resistance to common diseases;
- "Not afraid" of wasps;
- excellent transportability;
- marketable condition.
Keep track of the amount of fertilizer added. An excess of nitrogen can spoil the taste of this grape, making it grassy.
Day
This hybrid variety was bred from the “parental” pair - the Talisman and the Brilliant. The brushes have a conical shape, weighing about 500 g. Fruits are oval, their weight can vary from 10 to 13 g.
Variety advantages:
- self-pollination;
- lack of peas;
- frost resistance up to -24 ... -25 degrees;
- after rains, the fruits do not crack;
- interesting, rich taste.
Kandahar
This variety was brought to the United States from Iran, where such grapes were very common. The brushes have a conical shape, with a mass of 600-1500 g. Fruits are large and oblong, weighing up to 12 g. It is a heat-loving plant, therefore it is recommended for cultivation in greenhouses in the northern regions.
Variety advantages:
- high productivity;
- good resistance to disease.
Beauty of the North
This grape also has a second name - Olga. A variety was obtained from a pair of Zarya Severa and Taifi pink. The brushes have a conical shape, weighing 300-700 g. The grapes themselves are rounded, weighing 5-6 g. They have a thin shell and 2-3 seeds inside. Grow the plant under a canopy, as berries tend to crack in wet weather.
Variety advantages:
- bisexual flowers;
- the ability to withstand frosts down to -26 degrees;
- fruits can remain on branches for a long time and not deteriorate.
Pereyaslavskaya Rada
This grape is obtained by combining radiant Kishmish with the Talisman. Brushes usually weigh 700-800 g and have a conical-cylindrical or indefinite shape. Fruits are oval and elongated, weighing about 16 g. Dense shell.
Grade advantages:
- high productivity;
- self-pollination;
- the ability to stay on the bushes for a long time;
- frost resistance up to -23 ... -24 degrees;
- high resistance to rot and parasites;
- good transportability.
Motley
Motley grapes are created from a "parent" pair - Radiant Kishmish and Talisman. Brushes in the form of a cone usually weigh 800-1500 g. The berries are large, oval-shaped, weighing 8-12 g. People are usually attracted by their bright, interesting appearance.
Variety advantages:
- self-pollination;
- high productivity;
- early ripening;
- frost resistance;
- the ability of berries to hang unpicked for a long time;
- good disease resistance;
- interesting taste.
Due to the fact that the grapes ripen very early, it is subject to the influence of spring cooling. The brushes may stop developing. To prevent this from happening, plant the variety on the south side, in a sunny place with no drafts.
Rosemus
The Rosemus variety was created by crossing the Sofia and Arcadia varieties. Cone-shaped brushes weigh from 500 g to 1 kg. The grapes are oval or round, weighing 9-11 g. People like it for its unusual and rich taste.
Variety advantages:
- self-pollination;
- early ripening of berries;
- resistance to frost -23 ... -24 degrees;
- the ability of berries to stay on the bushes for a long time without losing their characteristics;
- high resistance to diseases;
- long shelf life;
- good transportation;
- sweet, rich taste.
Rosemus responds positively to additional fertilizing with mineral fertilizers and regular watering. Moreover, it needs to be covered for the winter, despite its resistance to frost. Grapes can be colored unevenly.
Comparative characteristics of varieties
To select a grape variety for your site, check out the comparison table. In it you will see the ripening time, yield and other characteristics, which will "tell" about a particular variety.
Comparative table of pink grape varieties:
Grape sort | Ripening time | Productivity | Taste | Colour |
Pink peach | early-middle (115-125 days) | good | balanced | pink |
Original | medium (135-145 days) | average | plain | white-pink and pink |
Taifi pink | late (165-170 days) | high | very sweet | dark pink with a purple tint |
Pink haze | early (115-125 days) | good | pleasant, with sourness | white with a slight pink blush |
Azalea | early or very early (105-120 days) | high | very sweet | light pink |
Anyuta | medium or medium late (140 days) | high | with a light nutmeg aroma | dark pink |
Angelica (Xenia) | early maturing (about 120 days) | high | sweet | pale pink |
Arched (Friendship pink, Colored) | early (115-120 days) | high | balanced | pink (red in the sun) |
Victor | very early or very early (100-110 days) | stable | easy, pleasant | changes from pink-amber to red-lilac |
Pink Timur | early (115-130 days) | high | sweet, with nutmeg flavor | amber pink |
Gourmet early (Novocherkassky Red 1-12) | early (115-125 days) | high | nutmeg, with a floral scent | delicate pink |
Dubovsky pink | early | high | balanced | dark pink |
Kishmish Veles (Veles) | very early (95-105 days) | high | sweet, with a nutmeg aroma | amber pink |
Radiant raisins | early-middle (125-130 days) | high | light nutmeg flavor with a nightshade flavor in the background | golden pink, turning into red-pink |
Libya | very early (105-110 days) | stable | pleasant, with a nutmeg undertone | uneven, from pale pink to rich |
Transformation | very early (105-110 days) | high | balanced | uneven, amber pink |
Rumba | very early (85-115 days) | high and stable | sweet | pink, bright red when ripe |
Russian early | very early (105-115 days) | high | sweet, no aroma | dark pink |
Sensation | very early (up to 100 days) | high | with nutmeg flavor | yellow-pink shade with crimson |
Somerset Sidlis | very early | average | pleasant, from strawberry-mulberry to caramel | pink |
Sofia | very early (110-115 days) | high | sweet, with nutmeg aroma | pink |
Anniversary of Novocherkassk | early (110-120 days) | high | sweet, balanced | pinkish yellow |
Julian | very early (95-105 days) | good | with a light nutmeg aroma and strawberry flavor | golden pink |
Day | early-middle (late August - early September) | high | with a pronounced nutmeg note | from pink to bright red |
Kandahar | early (115-125 days) | high | pleasant, balanced | hot pink |
Beauty of the North | early (110-115 days) | high | sweet, with some sourness | white with a pinkish tint |
Pereyaslavskaya Rada | early | high | sweet, with notes of honey, caramel and rose in the aftertaste | dark pink, sometimes with a purple tint |
Motley | very early (early August) | high | bright and rich, with a nutmeg aroma | hot pink with a touch of purple |
Rosemus | super early (early August) | good | sweet, with a bright nutmeg note and tea rose aroma | white-pink with blush |
You have seen 30 excellent varieties of pink grapes. Considering the climate of the region of residence and personal preferences, choose the variety that suits your needs. Comparison table will help in decision making