Variety Angelica (Xenia)

Angelica (also known as Xenia) is a hybrid form of amateur breeding by V. M. Krainov (Talisman × Kishmish Luchistyi). It ripens early — in the first or second ten days of August. The cluster is large, cylindrical-conical, often elongated, of medium density or loose, about 690 g on average, more under favorable conditions. The berries are large and very large, elongated-oval with a slightly pointed tip, 32 × 23 mm, about 9 g, white-pink. The flesh is firm and crisp, the skin of medium thickness, the taste harmonious and sweet. In cluster structure and coloring the variety resembles Kishmish Luchistyi.

The bush is vigorous, the flower is hermaphroditic. The variety is prone to crop overload and shot berries, so the clusters are regulated. Transportability is good. Resistance to downy mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold is about 3 points. Frost resistance is down to −25 °C: in the south the bushes may be left uncovered, while in more northern areas it is better to cover them.