ACTINIDIA kolomikta

Deciduous - ovate-oblong, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, purple-tinged when young becoming variegated with white and pink in the top half.

Height - 5m (16ft) or more.

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 - twining climber. Produces clusters of 3 flowers 2cm (¾in) across followed on female plants by smooth, oblong, yellow-green fruit.

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Against a wall - or into a tree.

Partial shade

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none

Place of origin - eastern Asia

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Leaf colour (if not green) - Silver variegated

Scented Plants - Scented flowers

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Spring

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil