Kiwi Hayward

A female variety of kiwi (which requires a male for pollination and to produce fruit). Hayward has lovely heart shaped green leaves with hairy red/brown stems and produces clusters of creamy/white flowers with golden stamens, which if pollinated will produce brown, hairy kiwi fruits with a green inner in abundance.

Kiwis require a free draining soil and do not like excessive water during the Summer, they also require a spot which is sheltered from hard and prolonged frost during the Winter, although as they establish to become more hardy. Beware of last frosts as these can set the plant back for the whole season.

This variety is native to Southern China, however was bred by Hayward Wright in Avondale, New Zealand in approximately 1924.

Also known as Chinese gooseberry and botanically as Actinidia chinensis.

Please note that hardy kiwis cannot pollinate kiwis.

• Deciduous climber.
• Hardy to approximately -5°C (23°F).
• Vigorous growth.
• Reaches approximately 32 feet (10 metres) tall.
• Requires support (wires or trellis).
• Requires a full sun position.
• Needs well drained soil.

Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.