Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
String Bean
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Bohne
In French
kiwai
Haricot vert
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
String Bean
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Feijão de corda
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and String Bean
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and String Bean Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and String Bean are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Hardy Kiwi and String Bean
Care of Hardy Kiwi and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and String Bean 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.