Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
गुलमेंहदी
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Rosmarin
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
kiwai
In Spanish
Alecrim
kiwi hardy
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
hardy kiwi
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Prostrate Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prostrate Rosemary 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.