Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Rhabarber
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Ruibarbo
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Ruibarbo
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Rabarbar
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Rhubarb
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Rhubarb Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Rhubarb are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Rhubarb
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.