White Flowered Chocolate Vine
Akebia quinata 'Shirobana'
SKU
0256
Vigorously spreading and twining vine displays attractive, green foliage. Dangling stalks of strongly fragrant white flowers are followed by edible purple fruit. Semi-evergreen in warmer areas. Full to partial sun. Fast-growing branches to 15 to 20 feet long. Cutting grown.
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5 - 9 Change
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 |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Twining stems reach 15 to 20 ft. long, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | 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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