Akebia Quinata Cream Flowered (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
The mid green leaves of this semi-evergreen climber are tinged with purple in winter, and emerge flushed with bronze in spring. It makes an ideal backdrop for the scented, cream coloured flowers. This unusual semi-evergreen climber is excellent for training against walls or up a pergola, and in a warm summer, large sausage-shaped fruit may form.Garden care: Prune back after flowering where necessary.

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