Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Heterocentron
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Heterocentron
In French
kiwai
Heterocentron
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Heterocentron
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Heterocentron
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Heterocentron
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Actinidia
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Spanish Shawl
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.