Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Cats
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Mizuna
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Mizuna
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
Mizuna
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Mizuna
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Mizuna
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Mizuna
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Mizuna
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mizuna and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Mizuna and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Mizuna and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Mizuna and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mizuna and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Mizuna and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.