Actinidia tetramera var. maloides

A rare and very beautiful twining climber with long and narrow leaves that are variegated with pink and cream blotches.

Native to east Asia and south west China and has leaves which are much more narrow and pointed then those of Actinidia kolomikta and can be used to add a wonderful texture effect to a garden wall or fence.

Most suited to a position with plenty of sun and some shelter from strong winds.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy but Actinidia tetramera var. maloides requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Actinidia tetramera var. maloides grows to be a medium sized climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
  • Height: up to 5 m (16 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

• Notes: Also sometimes known as Actinidia pilosula. As a general rule of thumb the hotter and more sunny the planting position, the better the leaf variegation. Please be aware that some cats can become addicted to chewing the leaves ofActinidia and so if some inexplicable foliage damage is noticed, a little wire netting near the base may be beneficial!