Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Winged flax, Bristle flax, Fairy flax
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Carminative, Emollient, Ophthalmic, Poultice, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cosmetics, Fibre, For making oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
LINUM perenne
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Perennial Flax, Blue flax, Alpine flax
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Blue Flax Plant
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Blaue Flachspflanze
In French
kiwai
Bleu lin Plante
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Planta de lino azul
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Μπλε Λίνο Φυτών
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Planta do linho azul
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Niebieski roślin lnu
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Blue linum Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Linaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Flax
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Blue Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Flax season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Blue Flax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Blue Flax is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Flax Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Flax height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Flax are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Flax flower color: Blue and Sky Blue
- Blue Flax leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Flax
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Flax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Flax pruning is done Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.