Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, 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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Phlox condensata
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Phlox condensata
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Phlox condensata
kiwai
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Phlox condensata
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Phlox condensata
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Phlox condensata
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Phlox condensata and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Phlox condensata and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Phlox condensata and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox condensata and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox condensata and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Phlox condensata and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox condensata 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.