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Hero™ Female Arctic Kiwi

Scientific Name: Actinidia kolomikta 'Dostoynoya

Also Known As

  • Actinidia kolomikta 'Hero'
  • Actinidia kolomikta Hero™

Plant type

perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 5'-20'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Hero™ Female Arctic Kiwi plant details

Hero™ 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 Hero™ 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, fragrant, long-blooming, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hero™ 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 'Hero' was discovered in the Russian Far East and produces abundant crops of large, light green, very sweet fruit. Requires a pollinator. Long blooming, fragrant flowers. Attracts butterflies. Provide at least half a day of sun.

Gardening facts about Hero™ Female Arctic Kiwi plant

How to Grow Hero™ 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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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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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-20'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12'-30'

Width: 8'-30'

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

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 5'-30'

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

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 3'-20'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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