Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
हेलीओट्रोप
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Heliotrop
In French
kiwai
héliotrope
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
heliotropo
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
heliotrópio
In Polish
hardy kiwi
heliotrop
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Heliotrope
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Heliotropium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Heliotropioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Heliotrope
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Heliotrope is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Heliotrope Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliotrope season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Heliotrope Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Heliotrope physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Heliotrope are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
- Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Heliotrope
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Heliotrope include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.