Akebia quinata cream-flowered
chocolate vine
The mid-green leaves of this semi-evergreen climber are tinged with purple in winter, and emerge flushed with bronze in spring. It makes an ideal backdrop for the scented, cream-coloured flowers, which appear in spring. Akebia quinata cream-flowered is great for covering ugly walls, and this chocolate vine also works really well trained over a pergola, where the pendent flower clusters can be viewed from below.
How to care for Akebia quinata cream-flowered:
To plant Akebia quinata (chocolate vine), choose a sunny spot and well-draining, fertile soil. This vigorous climber benefits from support, like a trellis, pergola, or wall, as it can grow quickly and cover large areas. Water regularly during establishment, though once mature, it’s relatively drought-tolerant. In colder areas, a sheltered location can help protect it from frost damage. Prune as needed after flowering to control growth and shape.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
10m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This climber is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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