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Akebia quinata
We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.Description
A vigorous and semi-evergreen climber, Akebia quinata has lovely lush green leaves and clusters of small trailing, chocolate-purple flowers in spring. These colourful flowers are followed by dark-purple, sausage-like fruits after long hot summers. An unusual and delightful climbing plant.
Features
- Common name: Chocolate Vine.
- Position: Sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy. Akebia quinata is semi-evergreen and will drop its leaves in a cold winter.
- Flowering Period: April - May.
- Flower Colour: Dark purple
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Large climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
- Height: 8 m (26 ft)
- Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
- Notes: Akebia quinata is ideal for climbing up trellis or supporting wires on a wall or fence.
- Supplied Size: 60 - 80 cm tall in 2L containers