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AKEBIA longeracemosa
Commonly known as Chocolate vine, Long-racemed akebia
Fragrant dark purple-red flowers in spring borne in pendulous racemes up to 15cm long
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - rounded leaves composed of 5 leaflets to 9cm (3½in) long
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - brownish purple -
Height - 6m (20ft) -
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - twining climber. Flowers are followed by sausage-shaped, reddish purple fruits
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - trouble free -
Place of origin - central to southern China, Taiwan -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - to 18cm (7in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - vanilla-scented
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Akebia - Care Guide
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