Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Not Available
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Himalaya Blue Poppy
In French
kiwai
Himalaya pavot bleu
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Amapola azul del Himalaya
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Himalayan niebieski mak
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Ranunculales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Actinidia
Meconopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Himalayan Blue Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Himalayan Blue Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Himalayan Blue Poppy Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Himalayan Blue Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Himalayan Blue Poppy are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
- Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Himalayan Blue Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.