Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average 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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
9-9-6
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
TULIPA
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Tulip
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
ट्यूलिप
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Tulpe
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
tulipán
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Tulipa
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Tulipan
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Tulip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Tulip
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Tulip is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Tulip Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Tulip are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Tulip
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water.