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    ACTINIDIA
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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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    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
      Mainly deciduous
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    ACTINIDIA arguta 'Issai'
    Tara vine
    Clusters of extremely fragrant white flowers and yellow-green fruit. Self fertile
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Hayward'
    Yangtoa
    Female. If planted together with Tomuri these varieties will produce edible fruits within 3-5 years outdoors in the UK
     
    2 Litre
    £17.00
    ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Jenny'
    Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa
    Self-fertile kiwi fruit.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £22.00
    ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Tomuri'
    Yangtoa
    Male
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.00
    ACTINIDIA kolomikta
    Variegated kiwi
    In maturity leaves splashed pink & white
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    ACTINIDIA pilosula
    (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.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Garden Goodies
    Sisal Twine
    2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
    £4.50
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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