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Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)
2 hours care
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12m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Akebia quinata
Other names
Chocolate vine
Genus
Akebia 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
Fragrance
Flowers have a strong, spicy, vanilla scent.
Habit
Climbing, Spreading
Flower
Purple in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation
Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame or in spring after a brief cold period. Layer in winter.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Thrives in most good soils and aspects. Plant in the right place, as it dislikes root disturbance.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Akebia quinata
Other names
Chocolate vine
Genus
Akebia 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.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a strong, spicy, vanilla scent.
Habit
Climbing, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Propagation
Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame or in spring after a brief cold period. Layer in winter.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Thrives in most good soils and aspects. Plant in the right place, as it dislikes root disturbance.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)
Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)
Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)
Chocolate Vine
(10/09/2010)
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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