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AKEBIA quinata 'Alba'
Commonly known as Chocolate vine
Unusual delicate creamy-white flowered variety which makes a pleasant contrast to the more common dark form
Further Reading....
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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 usually 5 oblong to obovate, entire leaflets, notched at the tips. Leaves, dark green above and blue-green beneath take on a purple tint in winter.
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Cream - creamy white
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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Height - 10m (33ft)
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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 sometomes followed by sausage-shaped fruit to 10cm (4in) long
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - to ensure pollination grow 2 plants of the same species (not the same clone)
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Pests & Diseases - none.
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Place of origin - China, Korea, Japan.
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Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - pendent racemes to 12cm (4¾in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - spicily fragrant.
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Akebia - Care Guide
Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Arches - Obelisks & Trellis
Metal wall trellis
Steel garden trellis panels finished with ball finials. 10 year guarantee.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50

Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00