Garden kiwis (genus Actinidia ) are vigorous vines with rich foliage and sweet-sour fruits . They are easily trained on trellises, pergolas or wires , providing both production and lush decoration in the garden.

🌿 Features at a glance

• Fast-growing vines, large leaves, Mediterranean appearance.

• Main groups: classic kiwi ( Actinidia deliciosa ) and mini-kiwi/hardy kiwi ( Actinidia arguta ).

• Most varieties are dioecious (separate M/F plants); there are also self-fertile varieties (e.g. Jenny – deliciosa, Issai – arguta).

☀️ Growing conditions

• Light : direct sun 6–8 h/day; shelter from cold winds.

• Soil : fertile, well-drained; prefers constant moisture without waterlogging.

• Watering : regular during vegetation; mulch at the base to retain moisture.

• Fertilization : balanced (NPK) spring-summer, moderate doses.

• Support : mandatory (pergola/trellis); ties and organizes the shoots.

🐝 Pollination (essential for fruit)

• For dioecious varieties , plant 1 male to 6–8 females .

• For small spaces, choose self-fertile (fruits on their own).

• The flowers are visited by bees; in cold areas, a light shaking helps with flowering.

❄️ Cold resistance (approximate)

• Actinidia arguta (mini-kiwi) : higher winter hardiness, approx. down to −25°C (depending on variety and microclimate).

• Actinidia deliciosa (classic kiwi) : moderate hardiness, approx. down to −12…−15°C ; flower buds may be affected by late frosts .

• In harsh winters, protect the root zone (thick mulch) and screen the base of young plants.

✂️ Haircut and styling

• Form in late winter/early spring for skeleton; leaves fruit strings on wires.

• Summer pinching for branching and light in the canopy.

• Remove weak shoots; refresh the fruiting wood every year.

💎 Why choose kiwi for your garden?

• Fruit production + decorative green screen on pergolas.

• Excellent solution for edible hedges or trellis paths.

• It is suitable for family gardens and urban gardening projects.

Order now Kiwi for your garden – choose between hardy mini-kiwi (arguta) and classic kiwi (deliciosa) , self-fertile or dioecious varieties , ready for pergolas and trellises.