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    Akebia quinata 'Purple Rose'

    Also Known As

    • Akebia quinata Purple Rose™
    • Akebia quinta 'Purple Rose'
    • Purple Rose™ Chocolate Vine
    • Purple Rose™ Five-leaf Akebia

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 10'-30'
    • W: 4'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Akebia quinata 'Purple Rose' plant details

    Akebia quinata 'Purple Rose' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - 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 'Purple Rose'

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: lardizabalaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia quinata 'Purple Rose'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a graceful vine with abundant, attractive, reddish-purple fragrant flowers and has finely cut, medium green foliage.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Akebia quinata 'Purple Rose' plant

    How to Grow Akebia quinata 'Purple Rose'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret'

    aka Victor's Secret Chocolate Vine

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret' by Patricia Cunningham
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    Akebia quinata

    aka Chocolate Vine, Fiveleaf Akebia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 1'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Akebia quinata foliage by plant lust
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    Akebia quinata 'Alba'

    aka Alba Chocolate Vine, Alba Fiveleaf Akebia, White Fiveleaf Akebia

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 5'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Akebia quinata 'Alba' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Akebia quinata 'Rosea'

    aka Akebia quinata rosea, Chocolate Vine, Rosea Fiveleaf Akebia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 5'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Akebia quinata 'Rosea' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Akebia trifoliata

    aka Threeleaf Akebia

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 5'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Akebia trifoliata flower, foliage by Kenpei
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