AKEBIA quinata

chocolate vine, akebia

AKEBIA quinata

chocolate vine, akebia

Vigorous semi-evergreen climber with purple scented flowers followed by sausage shaped fruit.

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Maintenance advice : Prune at the end of winter if you wish to limit its vegetation. Bring compost to its roots in spring to enhance its vigor if necessary.
Botanical/Horticultural origin : China, Japan, Korea; Introduced by Robert Fortune (UK)1845
Use group : Climbers
Height at 10 years : 4 m
Width at 10 years : 3 m
Growth : Medium
Fragrance : Yes
Exposure : Sun - Half shade
Evergreen/Deciduous : Semi evergreen
Shape : climbing
Colour of leaves : Green
Colour of flowers : Purplish red
Soil type : Garden soil
Uses : Climber

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Vigorous and semi-persistent vine. Beautiful foliage composed of 4 to 6 leaflets. Male and female flowers in drooping clusters are located on the same plant and perfumed in April. Original burgundy colour. The female flowers are larger. Unusual oval lilac fruits follow the flowering in warm climates. Can exceed 6m in height. Excellent climbing plante in semi shade.