Akebia quinata - 60-80 CM C2

Description
Purple-violet, elongated fruits emerge from these from September. They are large and exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * heat-loving

Growth habit
Chocolate vine is climbing and overhanging in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear from April to May. They are slightly fragrant.

fruit
Akebia quinata forms purple-violet, large fruits with a sweet flavour. The skin of these elongated fruits is rough. Ripening time from September.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, facade, consumption

Root
Akebia quinata is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.