Fiveleaf Akebia
Akebia quinata
SKU
0259
This vigorously spreading and climbing vine displays attractive, blue-green foliage. Dangling stalks of chocolate-scented, deep purple flowers add to the show. Produces interesting, elongated seed pods if another akebia is planted nearby. Creates a quick cover for arbors in warm winter regions; slower growing in colder regions. Semi-evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-KEE-bee-a kwi-NAH-ta |
|---|---|
| Lore | This vine in the only genus of the Lardizabalaceae in cultivation today. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Twining stems reach 20 to 25 ft. long, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Often used as evergreen background trained on fence, trellis or wall in milder climates. Deciduous in less temperate regions. May be allowed to sprawl as groundcover. Exceptional choice for tropical looks and fantasy gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Key Feature | Fragrant Flowering Vine |
Grows easily in most soil types; thrives in moist, well-drained, sandy loam. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply fertilizer monthly to lean soils. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
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