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Climber Wall Shrub

Actinidia kolomikta
  • RHS AGM

kolomikta

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

Other common names
michurin actinidia

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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green Pink
Autumn Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Actinidiaceae
Native to the UK
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

Correct

Plant range
Far East

How to grow

Cultivation

A vigorous climber that thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun is needed to bring out the colours of the foliage

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings, layering or grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • 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

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