Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Mountain forests
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Bog Rosemary
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Rosmarinheide
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Kiwifruit and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Bog Rosemary
Care of Kiwifruit and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.