Akebia quinata

Description

Akebia quinata otherwise known as the ‘Chocolate Vine’ is a beautiful semi-evergreen climber with pretty deep-green leaves with a blue-green underside, purple tinged in winter. ‘Chocolate fragrant’ racemes of purple flowers which after a good summer can be followed by large pink fruit (not edible). Fast growing and so ideal for covering a fence or trellis quickly. Will grow best in full sun and free draining soil; keep well watered until established.

• Position:Full sun to part shade out of cold, drying winds - especially coastal winds.
• Soil:All soils, but avoid waterlogged areas very dry soils will need extra watering.
• Eventual Size:Up to 5 metres, but can be pruned.
• Habit:Climbing.
• Foliage:Semi-evergreen.