The foliage of the deciduous kiwi bush turns yellow in late autumn and gradually falls off. After the fruit is removed, the kiwi plant will hibernate until spring and may need some winter protection.
Overwintering the outdoor plant
Kiwis planted in a sheltered spot are best protected from frost damage. However, it is advisable, especially with young kiwi bushes, to cover the soil at the roots with mulch (€239.00) leaves or brushwood in winter. If the shrubs are planted in early summer, they have a better chance of overwintering.
Overwintering the container plant
The young shrubs planted in autumn should receive winter protection or overwinter as a container plant in a frost-free, dark room in the first year. Later it becomes more difficult as the twining shrubs can grow up to 10 meters tall.
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The more frost-resistant mini kiwis of the Actinidia kolomikta are absolutely robust and hardy down to -30°C.
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