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Hardy kiwi vine female Weiki
Actinidia arguta Weiki
Vigorous and cold-hardy climbing vine, 'Weiki' produces delicious smooth-skinned fruits. A female plant that requires pollination – perfect for natural and productive fruit growing.
Description
Height at maturity
4 to 6 m
Wingspan at maturity
3 to 5 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
May - June
Hardiness
-25°C
Origin
Germany
Hardy kiwi vine female 'Weiki' – Actinidia arguta 'Weiki'
Main interest
The female hardy kiwi vine 'Weiki', also known as kiwai, is a productive cultivar of Actinidia arguta. It is a vigorous, cold-hardy climbing vine with deciduous foliage, producing smooth, bite-sized edible fruits that are sweet and high in vitamin C. As a female plant, 'Weiki' requires a compatible male pollinator nearby to bear fruit. It pairs particularly well with varieties like 'Weima', 'Romeo', or 'Issai' (partially self-fertile but also an effective pollinator). It thrives on trellises, pergolas, or fences, and performs well in cool-temperate climates.
Origins and characteristics
Geographical origin: German selection – species native to East Asia
Family: Actinidiaceae
Type: Female plant, must be paired with a male for pollination
General description
Mature height: 4 to 6 m
Spread: 3 to 5 m
Growth habit: Vigorous, twining vine
Foliage: Deciduous, glossy green and dense, turning striking red to purple in autumn. Quickly covers supports, walls, or pergolas with lush greenery.
Hardiness: Excellent – down to –25 °C. Perfect for continental, mountain or northern climates.
Flowering and fruiting
Blooming period: May to early June, depending on region
Flowers: Small white clusters, female only (with central stigma). Discreet in appearance but highly productive.
Pollination: Requires cross-pollination. A compatible male plant must be within 5–7 metres for fruit to set properly.
Fruits
Shape and size: Oval, 2 to 3 cm long
Skin: Smooth and green, completely edible – no peeling needed
Flavour: Sweet and fragrant, with hints of gooseberry and classic kiwi, but without the acidity. Popular with children and easy to snack on.
Harvest time: Late September to mid-October. Gradual ripening. Keeps well in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Growing conditions
Light exposure: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade if sheltered
Soil: Deep, fertile, cool but well-drained. Slightly acidic to neutral pH preferred
Support: Requires strong trellising, fencing or can be trained along a wall. Needs room to spread out
Planting
Best time: Spring or autumn (avoid frost)
Distance to male plant: Should be planted no more than 5–7 metres from a compatible male for successful fertilisation. Ensure open space to encourage pollinators like bees and bumblebees.
Maintenance
Watering: Keep regularly watered for the first two years to support root development; reduce as the plant matures
Pruning: Winter training to shape and manage growth, followed by light summer thinning after flowering. Remove weak or poorly placed shoots
Propagation
Methods: Hardwood cuttings or grafting
Note: Plants grown from seed may be male or female – gender is not guaranteed
Compatible pollinators
To produce fruit, 'Weiki' must be paired with one of the following male cultivars:
- Actinidia arguta 'Weima' (synchronized blooming)
- Actinidia arguta 'Romeo' (cold-hardy German male)
- Actinidia arguta 'Issai' (partially self-fertile, can aid in pollination)
Use and combinations
Perfect for home orchards, fruiting pergolas, fences or natural screens. Should always be planted with a male Actinidia arguta. Combines well with other female varieties like 'Ken’s Red', 'Jumbo', or 'Geneva'.
Summary
The female hardy kiwi 'Weiki' is a robust, productive climber that yields smooth, flavourful fruits. A great choice for cool-climate gardens – provided it’s planted with a compatible male.
Features
- Common name : Hardy kiwi vine female Weiki
- Family : Actinidiaceae
- Category : fruit tree
- Spread : 3 to 5 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Fruit : Small, ovoid fruits, 2 to 3 cm, green, sweet, and fragrant
- Harvest : Late September to mid-October
- Use : Pergola, fence, trellis, or against a wall
- Soil : rich and well-drained
- Habit : climbing
- Growth : Very fast
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
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