Product Description
Overview
Akebia Quinata, also known as the Chocolate Vine, is a unique flowering climber prized for its elegant, fragrant purple blossoms and vigorous green foliage. This rare ornamental vine is perfect for adding vertical interest to fences, pergolas, and garden trellises. Easy to cultivate, it thrives in a range of garden conditions and brings a touch of exotic beauty to any outdoor space.
Key Features
- Produces beautiful purple, sweetly scented flowers
- Fast-growing climbing vine for decorative garden structures
- Adaptable to various soil types and light conditions
- Non-GMO and suitable for ornamental landscaping
- Ideal for vertical gardens and shaded areas
Specifications
- Common Name: Chocolate Vine
- Botanical Name: Akebia quinata
- Plant Type: Perennial climber
- Flower Color: Purple
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Blooming Season: Spring to early summer
- Height: Up to 30 feet (with support)
- Special Features: Fragrant flowers, vigorous growth, non-GMO
Planting and Growing Instructions
- Sowing Time: Best planted in spring or early summer.
- Sowing Depth: ¼ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Germination Time: 30–45 days at 20–25°C.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun or partial shade.
- Support: Train the vine on a trellis, fence, or arbor for best growth.
- Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control growth.
