Akebia Quinata

Good close up Amy...

Yummy...I can taste the chocolate from here Amy:-)

Thanks Girls , yours might take a year to establish itself Hbird I think mine did but once it gets going it will take over LOL

never heard of one of these, but i like it very much!

It's a pretty flower Sb not very big but you have masses of them in quantity :o)) You can get it in white as well !

Nice to see the flowers. I bought one last year, do u think it will grow ok in. Pot Amy.

I expect it will Dawn if you have the pot where the plant can climb up something they love to climb up and over and will soon cover a large area I have mine growing over an arbour mixed with roses and Clems .. the roses are taking forever to do what I want them to do !

I know, no buds on my roses. Ive planted the A quinata in a big pot aganst one of the pergola posts to save removing a slab, I've tied it up. Bring on Summer.

I'm sure it will be fine Dawn ,plus they are easy to take cuttings from I took a couple last year they are doing well !

That's good to know, thanks Amy

Fantastic plant.We had one at our old house and I've recommended it to so many people locally....
Nice close up pic Amy

Thanks Paul It can soon swamp a small structure if not careful as you know .. :o)

Yes....covered a trellis which was hiding next doors huge ugly cabin in the garden at our old house so perfect! And I recommend it as a evergreen/ semi evergreen to clematis Montana if people want a quick grower tha will grow in a part shady position as well as sunny!

Haven't seen this before Amy, very unusual!

Amy, how do take cuttings and when please. Sounds a good climber to have around x

It would grow well up your neighbours satellite poles to hide them Janey maybe you could sneak one in and plant it at the base :o)
Dawn I've no idea if there's a proper way to take cuttings from it , I will tell you how I did it with my fingers crossed but it worked . I selected a nice side shoot pull it off leaving a ' heel ' dipped it in hormone powder and then potted it up ,I cut it down to about 6" to save it's strength I hope it works for you x

Thanks Amy, I'll have a go. x

Hi Amy ... pretty pic ...
I've had this climber for a number of years ..
a very strong grower ...
The blossom has fascinating scent, doesn't it ...
I put a pic of my Quinata on a recent blog...
first photo ... blog of 15th May. 2013 ..

Thanks TT , I'll be off to take a look :o) x

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