Plant
Akebia quinata
Chocolate Vine
Planted in 1 show garden on GardensDB.
1
Garden
2
Designers
1
Studio
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How to grow it
Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.
Size at maturity
4–8 metres
Max height
2.5–4 metres
Max spread
5–10 years
To maturity
Aspect
Any aspect
Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable)
Neutral (suitable)
Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness
H5. Hardy
Hardy, cold winter (-15°C to -10°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Who uses it
Designers & studios
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Designers 2
Studio 1
Good company
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