Large Red Kiwiberry (Female) 'Ken's Red' 'Small'
- Product number: 822535.2
- Origin: East Asia
- Latin: Actinidia arguta var. cordifolia x melanandra
This attractive variety was developed by New Zealand breeder Ken Nobbs from a cross of Actinidia arguta var. cordifolia with Actinidia melanandra. It is a variety with relatively large fruits that have a varying shade from red to dark red in both the flesh and the skin. The color intensity varies from year to year. The fruits have a very pleasant taste. The fruits do not soften quickly and are therefore suitable for transport. They grow on female plants, so a male pollinator is needed for fertilization: see 822560 'Weiki'. In summer, the leaves tend to hang slightly limp: don't panic, it's the nature of this variety.
Denominations:
Latin: Actinidia arguta var. cordifolia x melanandra
Dutch: Grote Rode Kiwibes (Vrouwelijk)
English: Red Kiwifruit
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- Flower colour: White flowers
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Forst hardy
- Origin: East Asia
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Actinidia arguta var. cordifolia x melanandra
- Dutch: Large Red Kiwi Berry (Female)
- Also known as:
- English: Red Kiwifruit
