Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Applicable
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
candelabra primrose
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
kiwai
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Primula beesiana
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
prímula candelabros
In Polish
hardy kiwi
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Actinidia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.