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<i>Akebia quinata</i>
<i>Akebia quinata</i>
<i>Akebia quinata</i>
<i>Akebia quinata</i>
<i>Akebia quinata</i>
<i>Akebia quinata</i>
<i>Akebia quinata</i>
<i>Akebia quinata</i>

Akebia quinata

chocolate vine

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A very pretty semi-evergreen climber, with beautiful maroon-chocolate flowers that have a spicy fragrance with just a hint of vanilla. Appearing...

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This twining climber needs a fertile, garden hotspot on a pergola or arch - but once happy it produces clusters of chocolate-scented, wine-red flowers in spring - view from below! Val Bourne - Garden Writer

Plant description

A very pretty semi-evergreen climber, with beautiful maroon-chocolate flowers that have a spicy fragrance with just a hint of vanilla. Appearing in spring, they stand out against the bright green, three-lobed leaves, which have a purple tinge in winter. Akebia quinata is excellent for training against a wall or over a pergola, and in warmer years, this chocolate vine can produce large sausage-shaped fruits - if you have two plants of the same species that can cross-pollinate.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Akebia quinata:

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.

Please note:

This climber is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.

GOES WELL WITH

May pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers

Most shrubs, trees and climbers are in full growth at this time of the year, but don’t be in a hurry to put away your secateurs because there are still pruning jobs that can be carried out this month. It’s still not too late to check all plants over for s

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Twiners

Take advantage and do some early spring planting, but only on clement days. You can never have too many climbers and twiners, and now is the ideal time to get them in. They take up little ground space, so they’re perfect for smaller plots, and then they g

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