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Kiwi
'Sentyabrakaya' , also known as SEPTEMBER SUN, is a member of the kolomikta species of hardy kiwi vine. They have two distinctive and appealing
features. One is their hardiness...down to -30 or -40. The other is
their beautifully variegated green, pink, and white folliage. All the female varieties (including 'Sentyabrakaya') bear
kiwi berries, which have the the distinctive taste of grocery store kiwis without the
fuzzy skin, so you can eat them like grapes. The berries are also denser
in nutrients like vitamin C than grocery store kiwis.
features. One is their hardiness...down to -30 or -40. The other is
their beautifully variegated green, pink, and white folliage. All the female varieties (including 'Sentyabrakaya') bear
kiwi berries, which have the the distinctive taste of grocery store kiwis without the
fuzzy skin, so you can eat them like grapes. The berries are also denser
in nutrients like vitamin C than grocery store kiwis.
You will need a male for pollination. And plan on
frequent pruning and strong
frequent pruning and strong
support. Left unchecked, these woody twining vines can get heavy.
They'll they
grow well in part shade, but you'll get a bigger crop in full sun. Attention cat owners: kiwi vine is 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:
March - April
Bloom Color:
White
Landscape Use:
Vine
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Plant Type:
Vine
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8