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Fact Sheet

PLANT NAME
Actinidia kolomikta
COMMON NAME
Chinese Gooseberry
ORIGIN
Forest in East Asia
FAMILY
Actinidiaceae
 
Description: Unusual, heart-shaped green leaves with tips coloured pink and white giving the appearance of being dipped into paint. Fragrant white flowers are produced in early summer. A deciduous climber for a sunny protected wall.

 
Climate / Position: Plant in full sun but shelter from cold winds.

Height / Spread: Height 3-5m

Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Pruning : No regular pruning required. However to shape prune in late winter or spring

Special Requirements: Shelter from cold winds.

 
Can be trained up a tree or even as ground cover.

 
Awarded an AHM in 1993 for hardiness
 
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