Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
कीवी फल
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Quiuí
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kiwifruit
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
