kolomikta
Also known as: michurin actinidia
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- kolomikta (Actinidia kolomikta)
- Genus
- Actinidia
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of kolomikta
Distribution map
Far East
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of kolomikta
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kolomikta care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRoutine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in late winter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood cuttings, layering or grafting
Growing
GrowingA vigorous climber that thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun is needed to bring out the colours of the foliage
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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