I would image those kiwis will need a dormant period. If you could get them yet this fall, you could put them in as long as you can get a shovel in the ground...i doubt they will send them in the middle of winter, although who knows... if that would be the case, i would put them in a garage or even refrigerator until you can get them in the soil (as soon as a shovel cna go into the ground)...

It sounds like they are shipping them now, so just plant them now. Potted plants can usually be planted year-round, the only downside is if its a hot spell.

Scott

I have three hardy kiwi plants (1 male and two female) that are about 7 years old. I built a T-trellis using 4X4s as the posts and 2X6 cross pieces (2 each per post). I used bolts to secure the cross pieces to the posts. The posts are set in the ground with pre-mix (very easy) and I leveled them before removing the props I used to hold them in place. I used galvanized wire attached to the cross pieces to support the vines.

This is my first year of allow the plants to use the trellis and I did not get blossoms. They look very nice. I am hoping for next year.