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