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Actinidia pilosula (Finet & Gagnep.) Stapf ex Hand.-Mazz. | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Actinidia pilosula (Finet & Gagnep.) Stapf ex Hand.-Mazz.

Actinidia pilosula (Finet & Gagnep.) Stapf ex Hand.-Mazz.

Fragrant

Genus: Actinidia
Family: Actinidiaceae

About this plant

A deciduous twining climber with long elegant ovate green leaves that can be variegated with pink and cream, with white tips, some flushed pink, on red stems. Small cup-shaped, fragrant pink flowers, if pollinated, are followed on female plants by edible yellow green fruit, ready to harvest by the first frosts of autumn.

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalk

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered site. Prone to late frost and wind scorch damage. Plenty of sun will encourage the best foliage colours. See kiwi cultivation.

Pruning

When grown for fruit, pruning is carried out in winter and summer. See kiwi fruit pruning and training.

Propagation

Take softwood cuttings in the spring or propagate by layering.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora.

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalArchitectural

Planting Places

PrairieGravel GardenMediterranean

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years