Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Gomphrena
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Gomphrena
In French
kiwai
Gomphrena
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Gomphrena
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Gomphrena
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Gomphrena
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Gomphrenoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gomphrena
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Gomphrena Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Gomphrena are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gomphrena
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.