Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow Orange
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Primula auricula
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
mountain cowslip
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Aurikel
In French
kiwai
Primula auricula
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Primula auricula
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
cowslip montanha
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Primula auricula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Primuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mountain Cowslip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
- Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mountain Cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mountain Cowslip 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 Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
