Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Rose, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Cats
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CALLISTEMON citrinus
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Crimson Bottlebrush
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Hydrangea
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Hortensie
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Hortensia
kiwai
In Spanish
Hortensia
kiwi hardy
In Greek
υδραγεία
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Hortensja
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Theales
Family
Myrtaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Not Available
Actinidia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi. Crimson Bottlebrush doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Crimson Bottlebrush does not have fragrant flowers. Crimson Bottlebrush has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Bottlebrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Bottlebrush is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Bottlebrush is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Bottlebrush height is 530.00 cm and width 470.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Crimson Bottlebrush flower color: Red
Crimson Bottlebrush leaf color: Green, Sea Green, Rose and Bronze
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Crimson Bottlebrush and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Bottlebrush 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 Crimson Bottlebrush needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
