Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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 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, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
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Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Hydrangea
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Hydrangea
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Hortensie
In French
kiwai
Hortensia
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Hortensia
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Hortênsia
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Hortensja
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
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Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Hydrangea
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Hydrangea Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Hydrangea are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Hydrangea
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.