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Silver Lining Kiwi

Scientific Name: Actinidia 'Silver Lining'

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 2'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Silver Lining Kiwi plant details

Silver Lining Kiwi is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silver Lining Kiwi

Plant type: vine
Plant family: actinidiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silver Lining Kiwi

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely, small, deciduous vine, shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens. A bit more diminutive than other kiwis, growing to a dainty 10 ft or so, with narrow, platinum leaves and small flowers, truly insignificant unless you happen to be another kiwi. Tolerates sun but the foliage is most attractive in light shade. Enjoys good drainage and regular summer water. Has tested happily through USDA zone 7 winters.

Gardening facts about Silver Lining Kiwi plant

How to Grow Silver Lining Kiwi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Size

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Zones

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