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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

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£18.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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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.
Cream - creamy white
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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 sometomes 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 - - to ensure pollination grow 2 plants of the same species (not 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 -