AKEBIA longeracemosa

Fragrant dark purple-red flowers in spring borne in pendulous racemes up to 15cm long

Pot size 2 to 3 Litre

Availability Unavailable

£22.50 each

Plant Details

Flowering

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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.
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
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Brownish purple
Racemes
To 18cm (7in) long
Fully hardy
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
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 flowers
Vanilla-scented
Spring Seasonal Interest

Planting Tips and Care Advice

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.
Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil
Sun Requirements

Against a wall

Full sun

Partial shade