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Hardy Kiwi

Tagged as: Vines

Botanic Name: Actinidia kolomikta
Common Name: Hardy Kiwi

Reviewed 1/2012

Actinidia kolomikta

Height: 15-20'

Attachment: Twining stems

Flowers: Small, white, fragrant flowers in mid-May

Fruit: Small kiwi fruits

Zone: 4-8

Exposure: Prefers part shade to avoid sun scorch

Culture/Comments: Grown for its 5-inch long, showy, variegated foliage of pink, red, silvery-white, and green. Grow in rich, moist, well-drained soil.

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