Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Asia
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
hakone grass
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Hakone Gras
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Hakone herbe
kiwai
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Hakone trawa
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Hakone herba
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Hakone Grass and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done 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 Hakone Grass 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.