Akebia longeracemosa
long-racemed akebia
A twining, semi-evergreen climber to 8m tall with bright green leaves comprising five, oblong leaflets that may be tinged purple in winter. Fragrant, cup-shaped, purple-red springflowers borne in pendulous racemes to 15cm long may be followed by purplish, sausage-shaped fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Purple | ||
| Winter | Green Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lardizabalaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Akebia are vigorous twining, semi-evergreen climbing shrubs, with attractive palmate or trifoliate leaves and racemes of cup-shaped purplish female and smaller male flowers, followed by large, sausage-shaped fruits, if cross-pollinated by another clone
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE China, Taiwan
How to grow
Cultivation
A climber that thrives in most situations, but resents root disturbance
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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