Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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 dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
White Zinnia
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Weiß Zinnia
In French
kiwai
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
branco Zinnia
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Zinnia album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and White Zinnia
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Zinnia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and White Zinnia Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and White Zinnia are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and White Zinnia
Care of Hardy Kiwi and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.