Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
determinate, indeterminate
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Fields, Floodplain, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce water once established, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Mouth itching, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Available
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
Beans, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PISUM sativum var macrocarpon
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
magnetout
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Snow Pea
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Kefe
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
tirabeque, bisalto
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Μπιζέλια
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
ervilhas
In Polish
hardy kiwi
groszek cukrowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Pea
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Snow Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snow Pea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Snow Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Snow Pea is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Snow Pea Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Snow Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Snow Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Pea are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Snow Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Snow Pea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Pea
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Pea 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 Snow Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.