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five-leaf akebia

Akebia × pentaphylla

Fragrant

Genus: Akebia
Family: Lardizabalaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, hardy, semi-evergreen climber with attractive foliage and dark red-purple, chocolate-scented flowers. It is a naturally occuring hybrid between A. quinata and A. trifoliata

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in any good garden soil, but resents root disturbance. Avoid east-facing positions to reduce risk of frost damage to young growth

Pruning

Pruning group 11 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by layering or softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years