Actinidia kolomikta - 60-80 CM C2.5

Description
The Kolomikta (Actinidia kolomikta) is a climbing, deciduous plant with decorative, egg-shaped, multi-coloured leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * brown shoots * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Kolomikta are multi-coloured, ovate, alternate. They are about 10 - 15 cm tall.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Kolomikta has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kolomikta is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 4 - 6 metres and a width of 2 - 3 metres. It usually grows 40 - 60 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from March to August - Watering: From May to September - Pruning: In the period from March to April.

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in June. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Privacy screen, ornamental shrub, facade

Shoots
The shoots of Actinidia kolomikta are pithy, brown in colour.