Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) cutting — climber with large fruit. Supplied as a rooted cutting in growing medium, ready to plant.
Kiwi is a vigorous climber that needs a sunny, sheltered spot and winter protection.
Botanical name: Actinidia deliciosa
Type: deciduous fruiting climber — needs a pergola or trellis
Height: 5–8 m
Flowering: May–June
Harvest: October–November
Fruit: large fruit with hairy skin — fresh
Pollination: Dioecious: female plants and at least one male (1 male for 6–8 females) are needed for fruit, except for self-fertile varieties.
Winter care: hardy to −12 °C — outdoors only in a sheltered spot, with winter protection
Position: Sun, sheltered from wind
Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained
Planting: April–May, after the last frosts; plant at the same depth as in the growing medium and water thoroughly
Care: provide a strong support (pergola, trellis); prune for shape and fruiting in winter
Pack: 1 rooted cutting in growing medium
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Hardy with winter protection |
