Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Regular watering required
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Gardenie
In French
kiwai
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Gentianales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cape Jasmine
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
