Akebia quinata
Chocolate Vine
Flower Colors
Description
Semi-evergreen climber about 10m tall, with rounded dark green leaves, blue-green below, composed of five leaflets and tinted purple in winter. Fragrant reddish-purple flowers, in racemes 12cm long, produced in early spring are sometimes followed by purple sausage-shaped fruits to 10cm in length
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenClimber and wall shrubsWall side bordersEdible fruit
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 60cm7568P | H: 60cm | €17.50 |
| H: 15cm7568J | H: 15cm | €6.31 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.