Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
  
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
  
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Insignificant
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Cats
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Grown for shade
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
  
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
  
हार्डी कीवी
  
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In French
candélabre primevère
  
kiwai
  
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
  
kiwi hardy
  
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
  
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
  
kiwi Hardy
  
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
  
hardy kiwi
  
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
  
Hardy kiwi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Theales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabra Primrose 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.