Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Cats
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Ragged Robin
kiwai
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
kiwi hardy
In Greek
ragged Robin
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Ragged Robin
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Robin ragged
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Ragged Robin and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.