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September Sun™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi

Scientific Name: Actinidia kolomikta 'Sentyabraskaya'

Also Known As

  • Actinidia kolomikta 'September Sun'
  • Actinidia kolomikta 'September'
  • Actinidia kolomikta September Sun™
  • Arctic Beauty September Sun™ Hardy Kiwi
  • September Silver Vine Kiwi

Plant type

perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 3'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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September Sun™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi plant details

September Sun™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF September Sun™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: actinidiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for September Sun™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This female (the producer of fruit) selection of this small (10-20') handsome vine was selected in Russia for its good fruit characteristics and production; its real name is ?Sentyabraskaya?. S/M
Actinidia kolomikta 'September Sun' is a colourful Arctic kiwi that makes an intriguingly lush garden backdrop. The spring leaves emerge purple and green then develop dramatic splashes of soft pink and cream. Long blooming, fragrant flowers will provide good crops of large, sweet, flavourful fruit. Requires a pollinator such as 'Pasha'. Attracts butterflies. Provide at least half a day of sun.
We are selling the 'Arctic Beauty' 'September Sun'™, a female hardy kiwi that bears 10-15 lbs of fruit per plant. Fruits measure about _" long and are the first kiwis to ripen in early August. You eat them like a grape, tender skin and all. Kiwis require a male and female plant for pollination.. This item is an extra female for those who already have a male.
A superior female variety selected for its large and tasty fruit and colorful variegated foliage. Ripens in late August to early September.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about September Sun™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi plant

How to Grow September Sun™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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