Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
South Africa
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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 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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
ब्लू गुलबहार
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Blau Marguerite
In French
kiwai
Bleu Marguerite
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Margarita azul
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
μπλε Marguerite
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
azul Marguerite
In Polish
hardy kiwi
niebieski Marguerite
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Margareta blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Marguerite
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Marguerite is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Blue Marguerite Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Blue Marguerite is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Marguerite Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Marguerite physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Marguerite are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Marguerite
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Marguerite include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.