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Sweet 'n Solo™ Kiwi
Actinidia deliciosa 'Renact' PP #23,457
Pronunciation: ak-tih-NID-ee-uh de-lis-ee-OH-suh
SKU #41463
This exciting new self-fertile kiwi vine produces sweet, juicy, vitamin-packed fruit on a single plant! A well-established vine will produce bunches of medium-size kiwi fruits each season. White flowers take on an orange tint in full bloom. Cloaked with large, heart-shaped leaves, it is perfect for a trellis, pergola or sunny, south facing wall. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Upright, semi-twining stems quickly reach 8 to 16 ft. long.
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Edible, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta); Grape (Vitis); Pomegranate (Punica); Raspberry (Rubus); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care Instructions | Provide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly; allow soil around the crown to dry slightly in between. Feed lightly before new growth begins in spring, and periodically in growing season. Prune in late winter for shape and structure. Blooms and fruits on previous season's growth. Harvest fruit in fall after first frost; holds up to 3 months. |
| History | This Kiwi cultivar is a product of a planned breeding program under the direction of Jean Renault, at a commercial nursery in Gorron France. The new cultivar was discovered as a seedling in 1995, the result of open pollination of the seed parent variety Actinidia deliciosa 'Hayward' unpatented. The pollen parent is unknown. The new variety was observed for several years, and first propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in 2005, at a commercial nursery in Gorron, France. Subsequent evaluations of the variety have shown the characteristics to be true to type. Sold under the trade name Solissimo® in the U.K., this cultivar was was granted U.S. Plant Patent #23,457 in March, 2013. By comparison, the new cultivar is similar to the commercial variety Actinidia deliciosa 'Solo', with the following differences: fruit of RENACT' produces larger fruit that is significantly less pubescent and nearly cylindrical with blunt ends, as opposed to elliptical in shape. |
| Lore | The native range of Actinidia deliciosa is China, however cultivars of this species are now grown commercially in many parts of the world. Known particularly for its brown, fuzzy-skinned, edible fruits, it is also grown for its handsome, ornamental foliage. The genus name Actinidia comes from the Greek word aktis, meaning ray in reference to the plant's growth which radiates like the spokes of a wheel. Specific epithet refers to the delicious fruit. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Edible, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta); Grape (Vitis); Pomegranate (Punica); Raspberry (Rubus); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly; allow soil around the crown to dry slightly in between. Feed lightly before new growth begins in spring, and periodically in growing season. Prune in late winter for shape and structure. Blooms and fruits on previous season's growth. Harvest fruit in fall after first frost; holds up to 3 months. |
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History
| History | This Kiwi cultivar is a product of a planned breeding program under the direction of Jean Renault, at a commercial nursery in Gorron France. The new cultivar was discovered as a seedling in 1995, the result of open pollination of the seed parent variety Actinidia deliciosa 'Hayward' unpatented. The pollen parent is unknown. The new variety was observed for several years, and first propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in 2005, at a commercial nursery in Gorron, France. Subsequent evaluations of the variety have shown the characteristics to be true to type. Sold under the trade name Solissimo® in the U.K., this cultivar was was granted U.S. Plant Patent #23,457 in March, 2013. By comparison, the new cultivar is similar to the commercial variety Actinidia deliciosa 'Solo', with the following differences: fruit of RENACT' produces larger fruit that is significantly less pubescent and nearly cylindrical with blunt ends, as opposed to elliptical in shape. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The native range of Actinidia deliciosa is China, however cultivars of this species are now grown commercially in many parts of the world. Known particularly for its brown, fuzzy-skinned, edible fruits, it is also grown for its handsome, ornamental foliage. The genus name Actinidia comes from the Greek word aktis, meaning ray in reference to the plant's growth which radiates like the spokes of a wheel. Specific epithet refers to the delicious fruit. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.