Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vines
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
Roadsides, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
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, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Cats
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade
  
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Clematis
  
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
  
Clematis
  
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
  
क्लेमाटिस
  
In German
Hardy Kiwi
  
Klematis
  
In French
kiwai
  
Clématite
  
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
  
Clemátide
  
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
κληματιτής
  
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
  
Clematite
  
In Polish
hardy kiwi
  
Clematis
  
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
  
Clematis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Ranunculaceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Clematis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Anemoneae
  
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
  
Ranunculoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Clematis
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clematis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Clematis Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Clematis are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Clematis
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.