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Actinidia deliciosa SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’ 14cm

Name: Actinidia deliciosa SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’ 14cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: ActinSolissimo14cm
Price: 14.5 EUR
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Fruiting kiwi vine · Actinidiaceae · Vigorous self-fertile selection

Actinidia deliciosa SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’

Family: Actinidiaceae · Pot diameter: 14cm · Height: approximately 65cm

SOLISSIMO® · cultivar ‘Renact’
Selected as self-fertile
Harvest October–November
Mature growth 4–8m

Actinidia deliciosa SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’ brings classic fuzzy kiwi fruit to a cultivar selected for self-fertility, allowing one vine to set a crop. Fast, vigorous growth covers pergolas and large wire systems with generous summer foliage. Oval brown fruit, with familiar green flesh and aromatic flavour, matures late, usually through October and November, creating a distinctive autumn harvest.

It suits gardens where the structure is part of the design: above seating, along a tall wall or over a substantial entrance. The mature vine combines seasonal shade, a clean trained framework and an edible result.

Selected by Jean Renault · licensed through SAPHO · European plant variety right 43520.

What makes it special

The exact cultivar ‘Renact’ stands out for its selection history, late harvest and strong garden presence.

Selected for self-fertility

It was selected and marketed as self-fertile, with flowers capable of setting fruit on one vine. Actual conditions remain decisive.

A late harvest

Fruit develops into autumn and is usually picked in October–November, before hard frost.

A French identity

‘Renact’ was selected by Jean Renault in Gorron, France, and is licensed through SAPHO.

Why you will love it: It is a well-documented cultivar for a substantial pergola, with a clear identity and a harvest that carries the garden into autumn.

In the garden & on the terracePositioning & plant combinationsOn a large, sturdy support with maximum sun and shelter from frost and wind.

Planting position

Ideal position

Give it a permanent pergola or heavy wires on a sheltered south-west aspect. Fast growth and a mature size of 4–8m require room, easy pruning access and clearance from gutters or lightweight structures.

Colour & compatibility

Compatible combinations

Large foliage works with deep blue, silver and white lower planting. Companion roots should remain at the outer edge and tolerate deep but free-draining irrigation.

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ — Vertical violet spikes contrast with the horizontal pergola and enjoy sun.
Stachys byzantina — Soft silver foliage brightens the drier outer edge of the root zone.
Allium sphaerocephalon — Slender burgundy heads echo mature autumn tones without creating a heavy mass.

Care at a glance

Light

Full sun in a warm, sheltered microclimate.

Water

Even, deep moisture without standing water, especially during fruit development.

Climate & hardiness

Protect young growth from late frost and the whole vine from strong wind.

Safety

Only ripe, washed fruit is intended for eating; the fuzzy skin may be peeled.

Detailed careComplete care guideSoil, watering, support, feeding and cultivar-specific prevention.

Soil

Use rich, deep soil with even moisture and free drainage. Improve the wider structure before planting rather than confining roots to a small pocket of compost.

Watering

Water deeply as the surface dries and monitor closely at flowering, fruit set and swelling. Permanent saturation is as problematic as drought.

Support

Design the metal or timber framework for a mature load, not the small plant at purchase. Include an access route and regular tying points.

Feeding

In spring use mature compost and a balanced feed as directed. Stop strong nitrogen feeding early enough for shoots to ripen before cold weather.

Microclimate

Keep away from frost pockets and exposed corners. A warm wall supports the long ripening season provided the root zone does not dry out.

Shoot control

Guide new shoots while flexible and remove only clear excess. A tangled mature vine later obstructs both ripening and harvest.

From flower to basketFruiting & harvestSimple guidance on pollination, ripening, picking and protecting the crop.

Pollination

‘Renact’ was selected and sold as self-fertile, so one vine can set fruit. Set varies with weather and insect activity, while compatible pollen may improve reliability.

When it ripens

It flowers in May–June on growth from previous-year wood. Fruit ripens late, usually in October–November, with site and temperature shifting the window.

How to harvest

Pick fully developed fruit before hard frost. Firm fruit can finish ripening indoors until it yields slightly to pressure.

Light around the fruit

After fruit set, shorten only shoots causing deep shade or rubbing. Do not suddenly expose fruit during hot weather.

Young / unestablished plant: first build a strong trunk and two permanent arms. Judge cropping only after the framework is established.

Clear pruning planHow to prune this fruiting plantWinter framework · summer control

When to prune

Winter framework · summer control

Flowers are carried on new growth from previous-year wood. Pruning retains the permanent trunk and arms, renews productive laterals and prevents excessive shade.

Build

Young vine

Lead one main shoot vertically and remove only damaged growth or strong competitors.

Action: Lead one main shoot vertically and remove only damaged growth or strong competitors.

Retain: Keep the foliage and length needed to strengthen roots and reach the main wire.

Train

Years 1–3

Create two permanent horizontal arms with evenly spaced laterals. In summer cut fruiting shoots to 4–5 leaves beyond the last fruit.

Action: Create two permanent horizontal arms with evenly spaced laterals. In summer cut fruiting shoots to 4–5 leaves beyond the last fruit.

Retain: Keep healthy previous-year wood close to the framework for next season's flowers.

Renew

Year 4 onwards

In winter shorten fruited stems to 3–4 buds beyond the last lateral and gradually renew the oldest from a low bud.

Action: In winter shorten fruited stems to 3–4 buds beyond the last lateral and gradually renew the oldest from a low bud.

Retain: Retain the permanent framework and enough one-year wood; remove only part of the old laterals each year.

New / productive — retainOld or exhausted woodCut point

Clean tools

Use sharp, clean tools suited to the diameter of the wood.

Summer exception

Light shortening after fruit set improves light and access. Heavy renewal waits for dormancy.

Do not do this: Do not remove all previous-year wood or prune late in spring when the vine is in strong sap flow.

Development over timeHow the plant developsA realistic path from establishment to mature form.

Central trunk

The young plant is first organised around one strong leader regardless of its supplied shoot length.

Pergola cover

Permanent arms extend while vertical laterals create summer shade and productive wood.

Mature renewal

Partial annual replacement of old laterals keeps the vigorous vine functional rather than an impenetrable mass.

Mature habit & dimensions

Maturity 5–10 years

Height 4–8mSpread 4–8mVigorous pergola vine

SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’ develops an extensive horizontal framework and a heavy summer canopy, so support must be designed for maturity.

Form through the seasons

Long season into autumn

DeciduousVery fast growthLate fruit

May–JunePale flowers appear on new growth arising from previous-year wood.

October–NovemberDense foliage begins to change while brown fruit remains on the laterals until harvest.

After harvest and leaf fall the strong permanent framework is revealed, ready for controlled winter renewal.

What to expect after planting: The young plant is first organised around one strong leader regardless of its supplied shoot length.

History & originCultivar originSelected by Jean Renault from a ‘Hayward’ seedling in Gorron, France, and licensed by SAPHO.

In 1995 Jean Renault found a distinctive seedling in a commercial nursery at Gorron, France, arising from open pollination of ‘Hayward’. The pollen parent is unknown and vegetative propagation began in 2005.

The cultivar was protected as ‘Renact’, is marketed under the trade name SOLISSIMO® and is licensed through SAPHO. It holds European plant variety right no. 43520.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail behind the plant's appearance and behaviour

Open pollination with a known mother

‘Hayward’ is the documented seed parent, but pollen arrived freely within the nursery. The maternal parent is therefore known while the pollen parent is not.

Selected for functional self-fertility

‘Renact’ was distinguished for combining self-fertility with useful fruit size, described in the patent as about 70% of ‘Hayward’.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers for choosing, growing, harvesting and pruning this exact cultivar.

01Is it genuinely self-fertile?

‘Renact’ was selected and marketed as self-fertile, so one vine can crop. Weather, insects and site still affect set.

02What is the correct name?

The full identity is Actinidia deliciosa SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’: SOLISSIMO® is the trade name and ‘Renact’ the cultivar.

03When does it ripen?

Usually in October–November. Harvest before hard frost; firm fruit can soften indoors.

04How large does it become?

The RHS gives a mature range of 4–8m in height and spread. It needs a genuinely large permanent support.

05Does it need a warm site?

Yes. Late ripening benefits from full sun, shelter from wind and freedom from frost pockets.

06When should it be pruned?

Framework and renewal are handled in winter. Light summer shortening after fruit set improves light.

Actinidia deliciosa SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’ 14cm

Actinidia deliciosa SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’ 14cm

What makes it special

Selected for self-fertility

A late harvest

A French identity

Ideal position

Compatible combinations

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Soil

Watering

Support

Feeding

Microclimate

Shoot control

Pollination

When it ripens

How to harvest

Light around the fruit

Young vine

Years 1–3

Year 4 onwards

Clean tools

Summer exception

Central trunk

Pergola cover

Mature renewal

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through the seasons

Open pollination with a known mother

Selected for functional self-fertility

Frequently asked questions

Actinidia deliciosa SOLISSIMO® ‘Renact’ 14cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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