Photo of Akebia quinata 'Silver Bells' flower by Forestfarm

Photo by Forestfarm

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Akebia quinata 'Silver Bells'

Also Known As

  • Silver Bells Chocolate Vine
  • Silver Bells Five-Leaf Akebia
  • Silver Bells Raisin Vine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 5'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

More Options

Akebia quinata 'Silver Bells' plant details

Akebia quinata 'Silver Bells' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring cream and purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 'Silver Bells'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: lardizabalaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia quinata 'Silver Bells'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft pink and reddish-purple fragrant spring flowers adorn this vigorous vine with its large distinctive 5-parted leaves; fast-growing and handsome, it?s a gorgeous vine (if support is provided) or groundcover. S-PSh/M (not dry)
Fragrant flowers are followed by purple fruit. The young shoots are purple.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Akebia quinata 'Silver Bells' plant

How to Grow Akebia quinata 'Silver Bells'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved