Missdipsy's Garden
Kiwi fruit 'Jenny'
Genus: Actinidia.
Species: Actinidia deliciosa.
Common Name: Kiwi fruit
Genus: Actinidia
Species: deliciosa
Cultivar: 'Jenny'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 1000cm
Spread: 400cm
Time to take cuttings: July to September
A self-fertile female plant, 'Jenny' will produce edible fruits without the need for a male plant. In addition to being a good fruiting variety, the pale yellow flowers and lush foliage add to the appeal of this fruit. Kiwi fruits are vigorous climbers and can easily reach a great height, although they are often trained on horizontal wires on a warm wall and pruned to keep in check. The plants are of borderline hardiness and the young flowering shoots can be damaged by spring frosts, it may be necessary to grow under glass in very cold gardens.
