Actinidia

(Hardy Kiwi) Arguta Issai

The Actinidia arguta Issai is a vigorous, self-fertile hardy kiwi climber with glossy green leaves and white flowers in late spring. It reaches about 400 cm in height and spreads 200-300 cm wide when trained along a wall, fence or pergola. Plant 1 per 2-3 metres of fence or trellis, because a single plant sets fruit without a partner. In autumn it bears plenty of smooth-skinned, grape-sized kiwi berries that you can eat whole, usually from the second or third year. It is a lovely choice for pergolas, walls, fences and large containers on the patio. Seasonal changes may affect whether the plant arrives with flowers or fruits.

Plant the Issai in a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered spot and give it a sturdy trellis, wires or pergola to climb on. It prefers fertile, well-draining soil and dislikes waterlogged roots. Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first years and in pots, which dry out much faster. Prune in winter to keep the framework in shape, and shorten the side shoots in summer to a few leaves beyond the last fruit. This kiwi is fully hardy, but in a pot it is wise to wrap the container in winter and protect young shoots against late frost.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.