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Help! Supporting an Actinidia Kolomikta before it collapses!

hj.reidhj.reid Posts: 17
edited June 2023 in Problem solving
Due to lack of time recently,  my Actinidia is happily growing but fell/bent over so the branches were on the ground. As per photos, I've trimmed to shape and just tied green twine to the fence to support the stem. Hope you can see the twine.
The twine will cut into the stem so some quick advice please!

What is the best method to support it as it grows?

Newbie gardener, any help really appreciated. :)<3

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  • hj.reidhj.reid Posts: 17
    Update. I removed the green twine so you can now see it is bending over.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I did pruned one years ago, it was fixed to a wall with wires. Is a fence strong enough to support it? I am not sure perhaps others can help.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • EustaceEustace Posts: 2,290
    It needs stronger support. You could probably fix vine eyes and wires cross the fence, and support the vines.
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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    It's a twining climber so it needs wires or mesh on the fence. It might need tying in to get it started - with most climbers the twining happens as the stems grow, the existing growth won't twine.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • hj.reidhj.reid Posts: 17
    THANKS ALL  :) for your helpful comments. I've used vine eyes and wire and it looks a lot more stable.
    The leaves are facing upwards as the branches have lain on the ground, I hope gravity turns them down!

  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @hj.reid They will settle and turn. Suze
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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