Akebia quinata Chocolate Vine image credit: NVK Nurseries
Akebia quinata Chocolate Vine image credit: NVK Nurseries

Akebia quinata Chocolate Vine

Small clusters of chocolate-purple flowers

Pendant flowers open slightly before the foliage emerges

Spicy-scented flowers contain both male and female parts

Purple fruit, 10 cm in length, open in the fall to reveal small, black seeds Semi-evergreen foliage with five distinct oblong leaflets

Green to bluish-green foliage

Bloom Time: Late April

Is it invasive? This vine has not been reported as introduced in Ontario, but has been in 21 states including some that border the Great Lakes and northeastern United State. It is on the list of plants being tracked as invasive species in Ontario.

Growing Tips: Akebia grows best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Prune after flowering to the desired size, and as necessary throughout the season. Akebia can be grown on a wall or trained up a trellis or arbour. In the spring, remove dead twigs to improve overall appearance. Can also be used as a ground cover to hide unsightly tree stumps or rocks. Zone: 5

Height: Height: 8-10 m

Width: Spread: 3 m

Colour: Colour: Purple (deep)

Features:

Sun Exposure: Sun, Part-Sun

Size:
1 Gallon Staked
Price
$38
Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout

Welcome to Plants in the City

We deliver plants to Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto.

All our plants come directly from local wholesale growers, so they're healthier and fresher than what you'd find in stores. Plus, we offer a much bigger variety. And the best part? They get delivered right to your doorstep!

Take a look around, and if you have any questions, just give us a call. Our number is always at the top of the page!

See our Entire Catalog Checkout Our Current Deals

Chaz

Always Free Delivery

We deliver to your address in Toronto, Oakville or Mississauga. We have a $75 minimum order - otherwise it doesn't make sense to drive to you. The purple area on the map is further from our home base, so we can only come to you if you have a larger order. In the yellow area (Burlington and Hamilton), we will deliver, but have to resolve some logistic timing issues. If you are in the yellow or purple zones, give us a call to discuss your delivery.

Marg

Browsing history