Actinidia arguta 'Honigbeere' (m) — Climbing

Overview

Actinidia arguta 'Honigbeere' (m) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Actinidia, part of the Actinidiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Actinidia arguta 'Honigbeere' (m) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climber and wall shrubs, edible fruit and wall side borders.

About

Actinidia arguta 'Honigbeere' is a deciduous climbing plant belonging to the Actinidia genus, known for robust climbers with simple ovate leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces small cup-shaped flowers in spring, followed by edible fruits in summer. Suitable for growing on walls or in wall side borders, 'Honigbeere' requires fertile soil with roots shaded and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in late spring. It is hardy in the UK to H5.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Actinidia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Actinidia arguta 'Honigbeere' (m) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Climber Wall Shrub, Fruit Edible
Habit: Climbing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Climber and wall shrubs, Edible fruit, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Actinidia arguta 'Honigbeere' (m)

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in late spring
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot