Kiwi
€14.95
Kiwi, also known as Fuzzy Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa), is offered here as a potted young plant. A vigorous, deciduous climbing vine, it can reach 6 to 10 m or more given strong support, with large heart-shaped leaves and fragrant creamy-white summer flowers. On female plants, pollinated by a nearby male unless growing a self-fertile variety, these develop into the familiar brown, fuzzy-skinned fruit with sweet, tangy green flesh valued for its vitamin C content, eaten fresh or used in jams, smoothies, and desserts. Best suited to a warm, sheltered spot such as a polytunnel, greenhouse, or south-facing wall, it brings lush, exotic-looking growth and a productive edible harvest to more adventurous Irish and UK gardens.
Quantity
Only 2 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost, choosing the warmest, most sheltered spot available. Provide a strong trellis, pergola, or wire support, as mature vines become large and heavy. Water well during establishment and fruit development, and mulch each spring. Protect young plants from frost and cold winds. Prune in winter to remove overcrowded growth, and ensure a male pollinator is nearby for fruiting on female plants.
