ACTINIDIA ARGUTA «KEN´S RED»

Botanical Name: Actinidia arguta ‘Ken’s Red’
Common Names: Hardy Kiwi, Ken’s Red Kiwi
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred during growing season
Foliage: Bright green, heart-shaped leaves that form a dense, climbing canopy
Flowers: Small, fragrant white flowers in late spring; attract pollinators
Fruit: Smooth, edible-skinned kiwis with red flesh and a sweet, berry-like flavor
Growth Rate: Vigorous

Uses:

Edible Landscaping:
Ken’s Red adds both beauty and utility to gardens, offering delicious fruit along with attractive, lush foliage.

Climbing Vine:
Perfect for training over trellises, pergolas, or fences, it brings vertical interest to landscapes and edible gardens.

Ornamental Accent:
Its striking red-fleshed fruit and cascading foliage make it visually appealing in mixed garden settings.

Benefits:

• Unique Fruit: Produces richly flavored, red-fleshed kiwis you can eat whole—no peeling needed.

• Self-Fertile: Unlike many hardy kiwis, Ken’s Red can fruit on its own, though yields improve with a pollinator.

• Cold Hardy: Tolerates colder climates better than traditional kiwis.

• Attracts Wildlife: Flowers support bees and other beneficial pollinators.

• Vigorous Grower: Rapidly covers arbors or trellises with attractive foliage and fruit.

Actinidia arguta ‘Ken’s Red’ is a striking, productive hardy kiwi cultivar prized for its sweet, red-centered fruit and strong climbing habit. Perfect for gardeners seeking unique edible plants that combine ornamental value with cold-climate performance.