Akebia quinata cream-flowered
chocolate vine
- 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £44.99
- available to order from autumn
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- Position: sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The mid-green leaves of this semi-evergreen climber are tinged with purple in winter, and emerge flushed with bronze in spring. It makes an ideal backdrop for the scented, cream-coloured flowers, which appear in spring. Akebia quinata cream-flowered is great for covering ugly walls, and this chocolate vine also works really well trained over a pergola, where the pendent flower clusters can be viewed from below. - Garden care: To plant Akebia quinata (chocolate vine), choose a sunny spot and well-draining, fertile soil. This vigorous climber benefits from support, like a trellis, pergola, or wall, as it can grow quickly and cover large areas. Water regularly during establishment, though once mature, it’s relatively drought-tolerant. In colder areas, a sheltered location can help protect it from frost damage. Prune as needed after flowering to control growth and shape.
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
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