Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Regular watering required
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Colchicum
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
colchicum
In German
Hardy Kiwi
colchicum
In French
kiwai
colchique
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Colchicum
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Colchicum
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Colchicum
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Colchicum
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Colchicum
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Colchicum Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Colchicum are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Colchicum
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, 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 Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.