Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Primula mistassinica
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Mistassini Primrose
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Mistassini Primrose
In French
kiwai
Primrose Mistassini
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Mistassini Primrose
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Mistassini Primrose
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Mistassini Primrose
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Mistassini Primrose
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Mistassini Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Actinidia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mistassini Primrose
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Mistassini Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Mistassini Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mistassini Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Mistassini Primrose Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Mistassini Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Mistassini Primrose are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
- Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mistassini Primrose
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mistassini Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mistassini Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Mistassini Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.