AKEBIA quinata
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AKEBIA quinata
Commonly known as Chocolate vine
Semi-evergreen climber with reddish purple fragrant flowers
£19.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1845. To ensure cross-pollination grow 2 plants of the same species (not of the same clone). -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan. -
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 4-8cm (1½-3in) long composed of 5 leaflets.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetReddish purple -
RacemesPendent racemes to 12cm (4¾in) long
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Fully hardy
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Height
10m (33ft) -
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 fruit to 10cm (4in) long.
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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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowersSpicily fragrant
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Akebia - Care Guide
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