Actinidia kolomikta

Actinidia kolomikta

Native to:
China | Japan | Korea | Kuril Is. | Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Actinidiaceae
Genus:
Actinidia
Species:
Actinidia kolomikta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees
Fragrant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification and consistent moisture. Germination can be erratic; some seeds may germinate the second spring.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow at 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months. * subject to damping off

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society