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Description
Unusual and deciduous climber, Akebia trifoliata is an elegant plant with lush green, three lobed, wavy-edged leaflets. Small clusters of dark purple flowers with a faint scent appear in spring, followed by long, sausage-like fruit later in the year after a warm summer. A lovely climbing plant for a sheltered garden.
Features
- Common name: Three-leaved Akebia.
- Position: Sheltered in sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Akebia trifoliata requires protection from cold winter winds.
- Flowering Period: April.
- Flower Colour: Dark purple
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Medium sized climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
- Height: 6 m ( 20 ft)
- Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
- Notes: Akebia trifoliata is a little less hardy than the more familiar Akebia quinata and grows best in warm, sheltered gardens.
- Supplied Size: 60 - 80 cm in 2L containers