Akebia quinata 'Rosea'

Also Known As

Akebia quinata rosea
Chocolate Vine
Rosea Fiveleaf Akebia

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 5'-30'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Akebia quinata 'Rosea' plant details

Akebia quinata 'Rosea' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Akebia quinata 'Rosea'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: lardizabalaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia quinata 'Rosea'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bizarre fleshy grey fruits feel creepy and that look suitable for feeding zombies. Once they split open they look like some sort of alien hot dog. supposedly edible I can't bring myself to even taste it.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A rare selection of the Five-Leaf Akebia sporting spicily scented, pink flowers which open as the foliage emerges in early spring. A vigorous, semi-evergreen vine. Akebia has the potential to be invasive in some regions, please check with your local county extension agent before planting.