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Beginner
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12m
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12m
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5-10 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Akebia quinata
Other names: Chocolate vine
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Genus: Akebia
Species: A. quinata - A. quinata is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen climber with fragrant cup-shaped purple flowers, which may be followed by large, sausage-shaped fruits.
Akebia quinata is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Purple in Spring
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fruit: Pale-purple, Purple in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers have a strong, spicy, vanilla scent.
Habit: Climbing, Spreading
Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Thrives in most good soils and aspects. Plant in the right place, as it dislikes root disturbance.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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General post from
Julia Warnes
Hi
I have a fence that I wish to cover with Akebia quinata. The issue I have is that the trench in front that it will go in is only 6 inches wide. The good thing is that it is 4 foot deep and 6 foot long.
I have been looking for plants but all the ones I have seen are too wide to fit in the trench. As I can't find a number of small plants I thought about getting some seeds and growing my own. If you think this is doable, could I have some advice on growing them and when to plant them out?
Many thanks
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- Posted: Tue. 27th September 2011 12:20
- Last reply: Tue. 4th October 2011 10:07
Question from
CD
Does anyone have experience or tips about growing an Akebia in a container?
I know it dislikes root disturbance and I don't want to have to dig it up when building work starts outside the house over the next 2 years. I'm hoping that a reasonably large pot would also help to keep it at a more manageable size for the small garden and keep the roots in check as many people have talked about it taking over and shoots popping up quite far from the base.
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- Posted: Tue. 25th May 2010 16:53
- Last reply: Tue. 25th May 2010 22:47
Question from
dawn louise
what pests and diseases is akebia quinata prone to
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- Posted: Thu. 15th April 2010 22:12
- Last reply: Fri. 16th April 2010 16:17
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