Kiwi 'Jenny' (Self Fertile)
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Kiwi 'Jenny' (Self Fertile)

Actinidia deliciosa 'Jenny'

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Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 2 feet (60 cms) tall including pot.

The most popular variety of Kiwi, and deservedly so! Self fertile in habit, 'Jenny' is a highly attractive and vigorous growing climber that has the added benefit of producing a lovely crop of Kiwis late September / October.

The fury brown skinned fruits are approximately the size of a hen egg and hang down from the vine in attractive clusters. Within, the green flesh is sweet and juicy and has a lovely texture.

Vigorous in habit, this is not a plant to consider growing in all but the largest of greenhouses - but there certainly is no reason why you could not lead a couple of trails in. What 'Jenny' really is perfect for, is for growing over a shade arbour as the large leaves will provide perfect cover and the cluster of fruits hanging down look just beautiful.

• Harvest late September / October.
• Vigorous in habit - climbing (with support) to around 28 feet (9 metres) tall - but can of course be controlled with pruning.
• Self fertile.

• Top Tips
• Kiwis prefer a full sun position - the more you can give them the better.
• Whilst they will grow in alkali soils, Kiwis prefer an acid soil (pH 5-6.5).
• Whilst a moist soil is essential, Kiwis do not like to be waterlogged so avoid heavy or poorly drained soils.
• Growth can be rapid even in the first year - so ensure you are well prepared with suitable supports such as trellis or horizontal wires at 12" (30 cm) spacings.
• If planting more than one, allow a spacing of 20 feet (6.1 metres) between plants.

Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 2 feet (60 cms) tall including pot.

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