Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
9-9-6
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Cats
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
TULIPA
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Tulip
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Tulpe
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
tulipán
kiwi hardy
In Greek
τουλίπα
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Tulipa
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Tulipan
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Tulip
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Tulip and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Tulip and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Tulip and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tulip and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Tulip and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.