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AKEBIA quinata

Commonly known as Chocolate vine

Semi-evergreen climber with reddish purple fragrant flowers

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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - rounded leaves 4-8cm (1½-3in) long composed of 5 leaflets.
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - reddish purple
Height - 10m (33ft)
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 fruit to 10cm (4in) long.
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)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - 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 - none.
Place of origin - China, Korea, Japan.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Racemes - pendent racemes to 12cm (4¾in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - spicily fragrant.
Seasonal Interest - Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil