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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.
Further Reading....
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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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Against a wall
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Full sunShelter from cold drying winds
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Additional Features
Good to knowTwining climbers grown for their sometimes scented flowers, ornamental foliage and fruits.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEastern AsiaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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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
ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Tomuri'
Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa
male
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 2+ for £15.00
£16.50 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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
