Hardy Kiwi Plant ‘Red Beauty’ | Edible Kiwi Vine | Actinidia kolomikta | Cold Hardy Fruit for Gardens & Orchards

Grow your own delicious, grape-sized kiwis with Actinidia kolomikta ‘Red Beauty’, a cold-hardy fruiting vine prized for both its sweet edible fruit and ornamental foliage. This vigorous climber produces smooth-skinned kiwis that can be eaten whole—no peeling required!

🌟 Why Gardeners Love It

• 🥝 Edible mini kiwis – sweet, smooth, and easy to eat
• ❄️ Extremely cold hardy (down to -25°F)
• 🌿 Fast-growing vine for trellises & arbors
• 🍁 Attractive foliage with seasonal color
• 🌱 Perfect for edible landscapes & homesteads

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Pollination Requirement (Must Read)

This is a female plant and requires a male kiwi plant nearby to produce fruit.

✔ Pair with:

• Male Actinidia kolomikta (Arctic Beauty male or ‘Pasha’)

👉 One male plant can pollinate up to 6–8 female plants

No male = no fruit

(This clarity will save you refunds and bad reviews.)

🌱 Plant Details

Common Name: Red Beauty Kiwi
Scientific Name: Actinidia kolomikta ‘Red Beauty’
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Water consistently during establishment
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Growth Habit: Deciduous fruiting vine
Format: Small, smooth, green kiwis

🌿 Perfect For

• Edible gardens & backyard orchards
• Homesteading & self-sufficiency
• Trellises, fences, and pergolas
• Gardeners in colder climates

✂️ Care Tips

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil
• Provide strong support (trellis/arbor)
• Prune in winter and summer for best fruiting
• Water consistently during establishment