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Rossana Hardy Kiwi
Did you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The
fruit of 'Rosanna' kiwi vine is a
cousin of the fuzzy grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same
sweet-and-citrus taste, but
sweeter. They're smooth-skinned and about the size of a small plum so
you eat them from your hand like grapes - no peeling. They're also
healthy. Kiwi berries are denser in nutrients like vitamin C than fuzzy
kiwis.
fruit of 'Rosanna' kiwi vine is a
cousin of the fuzzy grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same
sweet-and-citrus taste, but
sweeter. They're smooth-skinned and about the size of a small plum so
you eat them from your hand like grapes - no peeling. They're also
healthy. Kiwi berries are denser in nutrients like vitamin C than fuzzy
kiwis.
This particular variety comes from Italy.
It's vigorous and hardy down to -35, And it's happy in full sun or
part shade, though you'll get a better crop in full sun. You will need a
male kiwi vine for pollination. And plan on frequent pruning and strong
It's vigorous and hardy down to -35, And it's happy in full sun or
part shade, though you'll get a better crop in full sun. You will need a
male kiwi vine for pollination. And plan on frequent pruning and strong
support...the vines are large and heavy. A note of warning to cat owners: this vine smells like
catnip to cats, and they may harm foliage or dig at the roots.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Creeping
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
White
Landscape Use:
Vine
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Plant Type:
Vine
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8