Hardy Grape Vine 'Southern Home'

What You Will Receive – Two (2) live Southern Home Grape Vine starter plants, each 5–9 inches tall, shipped safely in protective, eco-friendly packaging. Bare root plants ready to thrive upon arrival.
Unique Beauty & Flavor – Southern Home is a rare muscadine hybrid known for lush green foliage and clusters of rich, dark grapes that deliver both ornamental beauty and outstanding homegrown fruit.
Versatile Growing Options – Ideal for patios, balconies, fences, or in-ground planting. Perfect for small-space gardeners or full vineyard setups; grows beautifully on trellises and pergolas.
Practical Garden Value – Produces delicious grapes for fresh eating, juicing, or homemade wine. Also attracts pollinators, while its dense foliage offers shade and natural privacy.
Easy Care & Resilient – Hardy in USDA zones 7–10, naturally disease-resistant, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance—perfect for both beginners and experienced grape growers.
Satisfaction Guarantee – Shipped bare root in eco-friendly wrap to protect delicate roots. Plants arrive healthy and ready to plant with our quality promise for strong establishment.

Imagine stepping onto your patio or into your garden and being greeted by lush green vines climbing gracefully, dotted with clusters of dark, flavorful grapes. With the Southern Home Grape Vine, you can enjoy the beauty of ornamental foliage combined with the reward of fresh, homegrown fruit—all from your own backyard.

The Southern Home is a unique muscadine hybrid variety, celebrated for its adaptability, hardiness, and ornamental appeal. Its glossy green leaves and climbing habit make it a natural choice for trellises, fences, and pergolas, adding charm and shade to outdoor living spaces. In season, expect abundant clusters of deep-hued grapes that are perfect for snacking fresh, juicing, or even creating small-batch wine at home.

Designed to thrive in USDA hardiness zones 7–10, Southern Home is cold-hardy and disease-resistant, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Whether you’re planting it in the ground for a full vineyard feel or growing it in a container for patio enjoyment, this grape vine adapts beautifully. In containers, vines can reach 5–6 feet, while in the ground, they may stretch 8–12 feet with proper support.

Caring for Southern Home Grape Vines is simple. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, water consistently during the first season, and then reduce to moderate watering once established. Annual pruning helps shape the plant, improve airflow, and maximize fruit yield. Even beginners can enjoy successful growth and harvests with minimal effort.

Care Instruction
Soak roots for 1–2 hours before planting. Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Plant with support (trellis/fence) to encourage climbing. Water weekly until established, then reduce to moderate watering. Prune yearly to maximize airflow, shape, and fruit production.

Main Color: Green foliage, dark purple/black fruit
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours
Blooming Period: Spring to Summer
Moisture Needs: Moderate watering
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 7–10
Mature Height: In containers: 5–6 ft; In ground: 8–12 ft
Ideal Soil Type: Clay soil, Loam soil, Sandy soil, Silt soil