Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine)

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Position: sun or partial shade
Soil: moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: March to May
Hardiness: fully hardy
A very pretty climber, this has beautiful maroon-chocolate flowers which have an exotic spicy fragrance with a hint of vanilla, and appear in spring. They stand out against the bright green, three-lobed leaves, which have a purple tinge in winter. This unusual semi-evergreen climber is excellent for training against walls or up a pergola, and in a warm summer, large sausage-shaped fruit can form.Garden care: Prune back after flowering where necessary.

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