Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Regular watering required
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Rhododendron
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
rhododendron
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Rhododendron
In French
kiwai
rhododendron
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
rododendro
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
rododendro
In Polish
hardy kiwi
rododendron
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Rhododendron
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Rhododendron Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Rhododendron are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Rhododendron
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.