Actinidia kolomikta ‘September Sun’ (Female)
Actinidia 'September Sun' has spring leaves emerging purple and green that develop dramatic splashes of pink and cream.
Actinidia kolomikta ‘September Sun’ is a colourful Arctic kiwi that makes an intriguingly lush garden backdrop. The spring leaves emerge purple and green then develop dramatic splashes of soft pink and cream. Long blooming, fragrant flowers will provide good crops of large, sweet, flavourful fruit. Requires a pollinator such as ‘Pasha’. Attracts butterflies. Provide at least half a day of sun.
Common Name: Arctic Kiwi - [Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Actinidiaceae (The Actinidia Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 6-10'
Width: 5-8'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Deciduous
Type: Vine
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Open spaces in mixed deciduous and coniferous forests in mountains.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, North Central and Eastern Asia
