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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Vitis vinifera ‘Lombardy’

‘Bunches, very large, shouldered, closely set, and handsome; sometimes weighing from six to seven pounds. Berries, large and round, inclining to oval. Skin, pale red or flame-coloured. Flesh, firm, sweet, and well-flavoured, but only second-rate. This requires a high temperature to ripen it. The vine is a very strong grower, and requires a great deal of room, but it is a good bearer. The only recommendation to this variety is the great size of the bunches and beauty of the fruit.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.394/1884].

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

‘This Grape is of Continental origin. It was, however, singularly originated in this country also, having been raised from the seed of a dried raisin, and grown on the end of a cottage at Wantage, whence it was received by Mr. Wilmot, of Isleworth, and exhibited before the Horticultural Society in 1821.’ [Barron – Vines and Vine Culture p.167/1892].

 

 

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues as ‘Wantage’ [Vines for Table Only no.5/1843].

 

 

Notes

Published Jun 23, 2010 - 12:04 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:45 PM

Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, unknown

Synonyms
  • Wantage
  • Flame-coloured Tokay
  • Red Rhenish
  • Red Taurida

 

Common Name

Grape, Table Grape

Name in the Camden Park Record

Wantage

 

 

Confidence level high