Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
String Bean
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Bohne
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Haricot vert
kiwai
In Spanish
String Bean
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Actinidiaceae
Season and Care of String Bean and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of String Bean and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
String Bean and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
String Bean and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of String Bean and Hardy Kiwi
Care of String Bean and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean 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 String Bean 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.