Hardy Kiwi ‘Red Beauty’ Female Plant | Actinidia kolomikta | Edible Kiwi Vine | Cold Hardy Fruit Plant | Grow Your Own Food

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

• Botanical Name: Actinidia kolomikta ‘Red Beauty’
• Type: Deciduous fruiting vine
• Height: 12–20 ft (with support)
• Fruit: Small, smooth, green kiwis
• Harvest: Late summer to fall
• Zones: 4–8
• Light: Full sun to partial shade

🌿 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