Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Abelia
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Abelia
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
Abelia
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Αμπέλια
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Abelia
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Abelia
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Abelia
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Hardy Kiwi. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Abelia and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Hardy Kiwi season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Abelia and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Abelia and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Abelia and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.