Actinidia kolomikta 'Adam' (m)

RHS Plant Profile
kolomikta 'Adam'
Climber Wall Shrub

A twining, deciduous climber to around 4m tall. Foliage of older plants may exhibit variegation, particularly if grown in full sun, with lower halves of leaves coloured a creamy-white that flushes pink later in summer. This male cultivar is often grown to act as a pollinator for female plants, producing white, slightly scented flowers in early summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral or Alkaline

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Actinidiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Genus
Actinidia are vigorous, mostly deciduous, twining climbers with simple ovate leaves which are variegated in some species. Small cup-shaped flowers may be followed on female or hermaphrodite plants by edible fruits
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun is needed to bring out the colours of the foliage

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings, layering or grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot