Akebia quinata
Chocolate vine
Akebia Akebia
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
Flowers have a strong, spicy, vanilla scent.
Climbing, Spreading
Purple in Spring
Green in All seasons
Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame or in spring after a brief cold period. Layer in winter.
Layering, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 5-10 years.
Wallside and trellises
Thrives in most good soils and aspects. Plant in the right place, as it dislikes root disturbance.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Akebia quinata
Chocolate vine
Akebia Akebia
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.
Semi evergreen
Flowers have a strong, spicy, vanilla scent.
Climbing, Spreading
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Purple in Spring
Green in All seasons
Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame or in spring after a brief cold period. Layer in winter.
Layering, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 5-10 years.
Wallside and trellises
Thrives in most good soils and aspects. Plant in the right place, as it dislikes root disturbance.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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