Actinidia, Kolomitka (Actinidia kolomitka)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Actinidia, Kolomitka
Actinidia kolomitka

Leaves of Kolomitka Actinidia
Leaves of Kolomitka Actinidia
 
Features
Green leaves with blotches of pink and white. Produces small edible fruit on female plants if both male and female plants are present. 
 
Culture
Full sun or very light shade for best leaf color. Well drained soil. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
20 Feet (This is an extremely vigorous vine and may outgrow it's support.)
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Bloom Color
White
 
 
Bloom Season
May - June
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Method of Attachment
Twining
 
 
Foliage Color
Variegated
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Excessive ferilizer and hot weather can fade the pink and white blotches on the leaves.
 
Additional Notes

Leaf color is supposedly better on male plants so they are often the ones sold. If fruit is desired, both a male and a female plant shoud be planted.

This vine is woody and deciduous.

 

 
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