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ACTINIDIA
Commonly known as Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit
Genus of about 55 species of mainly deciduous, twining climbers from lightly forested areas of eastern Asia.
Generally grown for Chinese gooseberries (kiwi fruits ) from A. deliciosa and as a variegated climber, A. kolomikta.
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingMainly deciduous
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Additional FeaturesResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Actinidia - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of ACTINIDIA
ACTINIDIA arguta 'Issai'
Tara vine
clusters of extremely fragrant white flowers and yellow-green fruit. Self fertile
Gift-wrapping available
£19.50 each
ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Hayward'
Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa
female. If planted together with Tomuri these varieties will produce edible fruits within 3-5 years outdoors in the UK
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 2+ for £15.00
£17.00 each
ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Jenny'
Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa
self-fertile kiwi fruit.
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00
ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Tomuri'
Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa
male
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 2+ for £15.00
£17.00 each
ACTINIDIA kolomikta
Variegated kiwi
in maturity leaves splashed pink & white
Gift-wrapping available
£19.50 each
ACTINIDIA pilosula
Variegated kiwi
(now renamed A.tetramera var. maloides) a rare species with more subtle colouring than kolomikta. White tips to the leaves with a hint of pink on some. Flowers are large pink bells.
Gift-wrapping available
£19.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
