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AKEBIA x pentaphylla
Commonly known as Chocolate vine
A cross between A.quinata and A.trifoliata with dark purple flowers. Rare in cultivation
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£20.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Ideal for growing over a pergola or shed. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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 oval leaflets, notched at the tips
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
RacemesPendent racemes to 12cm (4¾in) long
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Fully hardy
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PurpleTinged purple in winter
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Height
To 9m (30ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous twining climber. Flowers are 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) -
Scented flowersStrongly vanilla-scented
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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
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wall
Full sun
Partial shade
Akebia - Care Guide
