Akebia quinata 'Cream Form'

Ooh, now, I wonder if mine will flower this year. Gorgeous isn't it!

Beautiful such perfection...

I love Akebias...but you do need to get in close to appreciate the flowers in detail. I hope yours does oblige, K.

Well, now that the dark one is gone, this one is under pressure to perform! :)

You'll be pleased to hear that this one is nowhere near as vigorous as the dark one!

Oh, thanks for that, that is good news!

:-))

that is very exotic!

Glad you like it, Sticki. The maroon one is lovely too, and really does smell of chocolate! :-))

smells of chocolate ~ that makes it a winner!!! i love those curly little 'seed pods'? in the centre.

is the maroon one this one?

http://www.gardenbargains.com/shrubs/flowering-shrubs/akebia-quinata-2l-pot.html?gclid=CNTrhoK20rYCFc3HtAodqVUAvA

I can't make it appear, but I expect so. There is only one maroon one, after all.

oh sorry, probably too long a link, i shall look out for one ~ do they need sun?

Not full sun. The cream one gets more shade than sun!

thats hopeful then!! thank you

:-)

Mine has a few little tight buds on it - so it'll be a while before it flowers. Good luck with yours!

My maroon one is full of flower Barbara, but I would like to get the cream one. I've never had it seed though, supposed to look like sausages I believe o:))

Guess what - we need a warm summer to get any seeds!