Actinidia chinensis : Kiwi Fruit
Actinidia chinensis : Kiwi Fruit
Hardy Perennial Climber
- Flowers: Late Summer
- Position: Part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 7, 8, 9
- Height: 30 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Special Features: Ornamental fruit
Description
Vigorous and ornamental, ideal supported on a sunny wall. Heart shaped leaves and charming clusters of moderately fragrant 1½ inch flowers. Grow 3 to 4 plants close together to produce Kiwi Fruit.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to July. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Germination usually takes 21-60 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring. Plant in full sun or part shade in ordinary garden soil. Space the plants 2m (6ft) apart.