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Akebia quinata
Chocolate Vine
Available summer 2012
Description
A vigorous and semi-evergreen climber, Akebia quinata has lovely lush green leaves and clusters of small trailing, chocolate-purple flowers in spring. These colourful flowers are followed by dark-purple, sausage-like fruits after long hot summers. An unusual and delightful climbing plant.
Supplied Size: 2L deep containers (40 - 60 cm tall)
Features
- Common name: Chocolate Vine.
- Position: Sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy. Akebia quinata is semi-evergreen and will drop its leaves in a cold winter.
- Flowering Period: April - May.
- Flower Colour: Dark purple
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
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Habit: Large climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
- Height: 8 m (26 ft)
- Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
- Notes: Akebia quinata is ideal for climbing up trellis or supporting wires on a wall or fence.