Chocolate Vine. A semi-evergreen climber. Attractive dark green leaves above blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Spicely fragrant racemes of chocolate-purple flowers, followed by fruit. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 3m to 7m. Flowers March to April. Fruits August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Akebia quinata
A semi-evergreen climber. Attractive dark green leaves above blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Spicely fragrant racemes of chocolate-purple flowers, followed by fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Akebia |
|---|---|
| Species | quinata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chocolate Vine |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Lardizabalaceae |
| Spread | 3m, 7m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | August, September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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