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    • Photo of Frost™ Female Arctic Kiwi fruit by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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    Frost™ Female Arctic Kiwi

    Scientific Name: Actinidia kolomikta 'Matovaya'

    Also Known As

    • Actinidia kolomikta 'Frost'
    • Actinidia kolomikta Frost™

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 5'-20'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Frost™ Female Arctic Kiwi plant details

    Frost™ Female Arctic Kiwi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Frost™ Female Arctic Kiwi

    Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
    Plant family: actinidiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, trellis

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Frost™ Female Arctic Kiwi

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Actinidia kolomikta 'Frost' produces good crops of medium to large, bright green, very sweet fruit high in vitamin C. It also ripens in August, earlier than most other varieties. 'Pasha' is a good pollinator. Long blooming, fragrant flowers. Attracts butterflies. Provide at least half a day of sun.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Frost™ Female Arctic Kiwi plant

    How to Grow Frost™ Female Arctic Kiwi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Scientific Name: Actinidia pilosula

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 5'-20'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta 'Ananasnaya'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta 'Dumbarton Oaks'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 5'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Scientific Name: Actinidia 'Ken's Red'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 3'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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