Viktor™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi

Viktor™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi

Viktor™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi, named for our friend and fellow plant enthusiast who found it in the wild north of Vladivostok, Russia, this very unique and special variety bears sweet and tasty fruit, up to twice as large as any other Arctic Beauty variety. This is a female plant and needs to be paired with a male for cross pollination.

Native to Japan, Korea, Eastern China, and the Russian Far East. It is a more compact vine that also produces smaller, but very flavorful fruit with smooth skin. The leaves of the Arctic Beauty Kiwis are variegated with white and pink coloring. These are shade-tolerant and cold hardy down to -40°F (USDA Zone 3). It grows to about 6-12 feet in width on a support structure.

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Latin Name: Actinidia kolomikta
Site and Soil: Arctic Beauty Kiwi likes partial shade and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: This is a female plant, pair with Pasha Male for cross pollination. One male plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants.
Hardiness: Arctic Beauty Kiwi is hardy to minus 40° F
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 6-8 ft. in width on fence, trellis, arbor or other support.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Green
Fruit Size: Large
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 10-15 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Arctic Beauty Kiwi is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-7