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Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.

Potted September Sun Arctic Kiwi (Female)

Potted September Sun Arctic Kiwi (Female)

Available only for pick-up at nursery.

Species: Actinidia kolomikta

History: September Sun is a Russian variety that was selected for its ample crops of large fruit. Its Russian name is Sentyabraskaya which translates to 'September' in English with a bit of a feminine sound to the name. 

Why We Grow It: September Sun is known for producing good-size crops of large, sweet fruits. These grape-like kiwis are a delightful treat for any yard, especially for growers in a colder area! It is also a great ornamental plant, featuring pinkish-white and green variegated leaves. 

Fruit Specs

Recommended Use: Fresh eating, juice, cooking, baking

Fruit Size: Large

Storage: Keeps up to two months in the fridge if picked before ripe

Harvest: September

Growing Specs

Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3

Soil Preference: Loam

Flowering Time: Late spring

Bloom Colour: White

Pollination Requirements: Requires pollination from a male plant such as Arctic Beauty in order to produce fruit.

Sun/Shade Requirements:

Full sun to partial shade (approx. 6-10 hours of sun daily)

General Growth Habits:

Vine, reaches 25ft long, vigorous and spreading growth habit, requires some kind of structure to climb. Fairly tolerant of urban conditions and often has few pest or disease issues, although it can be attractive to cats in the same way catnip is.

Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):

Thorns:

Pickup

Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.

You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).

Size at Purchase

The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):

  • 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
  • 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
  • 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
  • 8g pots - 4-7ft tall

Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!

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