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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
£22.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Central to southern China, Taiwan -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps 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/violetBrownish purple -
RacemesTo 18cm (7in) long
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Fully hardy
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Height
6m (20ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining 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) -
Scented flowersVanilla-scented
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Spring Seasonal Interest
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wall
Full sun
Partial shade
Akebia - Care Guide
