Yes, Actinidia deliciosa is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H4), tolerating roughly -10 to -15C once established. The main vulnerability is late spring frost on the soft new growth, so a sheltered, sunny wall and a protective root mulch give the best results in colder areas.

Usually yes. Most kiwi vines are either male or female, so you need a male plant nearby to pollinate the fruiting female. If space is tight, choose a self-fertile variety which sets fruit on its own, or grow one male to several females.

It is a very vigorous climber that can reach 5-8 m or more with a spread of 3-5 m, so give it a strong support such as a wall, pergola or robust trellis and prune it each year to keep it in bounds.

Actinidia deliciosa is deciduous. It drops its large, heart-shaped leaves in autumn and produces fresh growth in spring, with cream-white flowers following in early summer.

Plant against a warm, sunny, south or west facing wall in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Maximum sun and shelter help ripen the wood and ensure the fruit develops and sweetens before autumn.

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