Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Regular watering required
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Bog Rosemary
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Rosmarinheide
In French
kiwai
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Bog Rosemary
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.
