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Actinidia kolomikta (female)
Hardy Kiwi
Leaves are oval, pale green, bronze, and pink and white towards the tip. Fragrant flowers are followed by sweet, edible, greenish-yellow fruit, ripening September-October.
- » Fragrant white flowers
- » Edible fruits, 3 cm in size, in autumn
- » Fruit has a smooth green skin, softening when ripe
- » Dark green ovate leaves, 15 cm long
- » In light shade, foliage may have a slight pink hue at the margin
- » Bloom Time: Late June to early July
- » Flower Size: 2 cm
Habit
| • | Climbing |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Landscape uses
| • | Screening (privacy) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Actinidia kolomikta (female)
In shorter growing seasons, in case of threatened frost, pick the fruit and place it in a paper bag with apples and pears to expedite ripening.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Actinidia kolomikta (female)
Actinidia kolomikta are dioecious: plants are either male or female and if fruit is desired, at least one male is needed to pollinate up to 4 females. Grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Excess shade may prevent the leaves from showing their variegation. Plants need a trellis or fence to twine around. Prune in late fall to the desired size. In shorter growing seasons, plant in a large container and bring inside before frost to allow fruit to fully ripen.