Kiwis
Although Kiwi plants prefer warmer, sunnier positions in general, you will find that some kiwi plant varieties within our listings can actually tolerate extremely low temperatures, and so are suited to the often unpredictable British climate.
Those with limited space will find our self-fertile kiwi plants hugely practical too! Our kiwi fruit plants are supplied as pot-grown plants, and as climbers requiring support, can be grown in the same fashion as vines.
The Kiwi plant's fruit - also known as Chinese Gooseberries - was first discovered growing in southern China. But in the last century many new cultivars have been produced and subsequently acclimatised to growing conditions in Europe, and right here in the UK. Although growing under glass prevents any risk of damage to delicate plant blossom in spring, many varieties of kiwi plant will grow happily in a warm, sunny aspect in a domestic garden, favouring well-drained soils, but disliking acidic soil conditions.
As a climber, your Kiwi plant will require support as it grows, much in the same way as a grape vine is grown. Some of our Kiwi plant varieties can reach around eight metres in length, although this can be reduced with adequate and appropriate pruning.
We have endeavoured to provide a selection of Kiwi plants that offer the most delicious tasting Kiwi fruits, and as such you will find that our listings include both self-sterile and self-fertile kiwi plants for sale. With our self-sterile varieties, a male flowering plant is required to pollinate a complementary female flowering plant variety in order to produce fruit, with roughly one male Kiwi plant required for up to seven female Kiwi plants. But for those with less room to spare, our self-fertile varieties provide a practical space-saving solution as each plant is able to self-pollinate and produce fruits.
Kiwi 'Atlas'
Male variety that can pollinate up to 8 females. A climber with pretty creamy/white flower with red/brown stems and green heart shaped leaves.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 1 - 2 feet (30 - 60 cm) tall including pot.
Kiwi 'Hayward'
Female variety that produces hairy brown kiwi fruits with a green inner. A lovely climber clusters of creamy/white flowers with green heart shaped leaves.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 1 - 2 feet (30 - 60 cm) tall including pot.
Kiwi 'Issai'
Baby Kiwi / Hardy Kiwi. Smooth, thin skinned, green fruits dotted white. Has a huge cropping potential with 1000 fruits in a year not unusual. Self Fertile.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately1 - 2 feet (30 - 60 cm) tall including pot.
Kiwi 'Jumbo'
Baby Kiwi / Hardy Kiwi. The largest fruiting variety of all the Baby Kiwis. Produces oblong, juicy, yellow green fruits in late September. Female (requires a male pollinator).
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Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Kiwi 'Ken's Red'
Baby Kiwi / Hardy Kiwi. Large red skinned fruits have juicy red flesh making this variety of Baby Kiwi stand out from the rest of the crowd. Female.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Kiwi 'Weiki'
Baby Kiwi / Hardy Kiwi. An excellent pollinator for female Baby Kiwis, with the added benefit of being extremely ornamental in its own right. Male.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
Kiwi 'Jenny'
Hen egg sized fruits are produced in abundance. A very vigorous climber with attractive stems and large green leaves. Self Fertile.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid November
Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 1 - 2 feet (30 - 60 cm) tall including pot.
