Scottish's Garden
Actinidia kolomikta
Genus: Actinidia.
Species: Actinidia kolomikta.
Bought Hopetoun GC 23 June 2013
A. kolomikta is a large vigorous deciduous climber with twining stems. Leaves ovate, those of mature plants tipped with silver, later pink. Flowers white, male and female on separate plants. Grown for foliage effect
CharacteristicsPlant type
Climber/Wall Shrub
Habit
Climbing
ResilienceHardiness
H5 (hardy - cold winter)
ColourFlower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green and Pink in Summer
Green and White in Spring
Fruit
Yellow in Autumn
SizeUltimate height
4-8 metres
Ultimate spread
4-8 metres
Time to ultimate height
5-10 years
Sunlight
Full sun Aspect
South-facing
Sheltered
Cultivation
A vigorous climber that thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun is needed to bring out the colours of the foliage
Soil
Well-drained or Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
Chalk, Clay, Sand or Loam
Propagation
Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings, layering or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Wall-side Borders
How to carePruning
Pruning group 11 in late winter
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
