Actinidia arguta 'Weiki' (m)
A deciduous climber to around 4m high with red twining stems and glossy, brodly ovate, bristle-toothed leaves. Creamy-white, slightly scented flowers are produced in early summer and act as pollinators for nearby female plants
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5鈥�4 metresTime to ultimate height
5鈥�10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5鈥�4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Requires sun and preferably acid soil. Will also require support, in the form of wires, trellis or pergola. May suffer from nutrient deficiencies on alkaline soils. See kiwi cultivation
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Requires regular pruning to keep under control. For more advice see kiwi cultivation
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
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