Variegated Kiwi Vine, Kolomikta, Michurin Actinidia, Actinidia, Kewee
Prized for its flamboyant foliage, Actinidia kolomikta (Variegated Kiwi Vine) is a large vigorous deciduous climber producing a striking foliage mass of heart-shaped leaves, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm), some in solid green, others white-splashed green and others heavily variegated with pink. Pleasantly scented flowers are borne during early summer. They are not particularly showy since they are often hidden by the spectacular foliage. Variegated Kiwi Vine is dioecious, with separate male and female plants. Edible oval fruits appear on female plants in early fall. If grown for fruit production, plant one male for every 3-4 females. Fast-growing, the splendid foliage of this climber will clothe sunny walls, arbors or trellises and create a terrific long-lasting feature.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Climbers, Fruits |
| Plant Family | Actinidiaceae |
| Genus | Actinidia |
| Common names | Kiwi |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Climbers, Fruits |
| Plant Family | Actinidiaceae |
| Genus | Actinidia |
| Common names | Kiwi |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Actinidia kolomikta (Variegated Kiwi Vine) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Actinidia kolomikta (Variegated Kiwi Vine) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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