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

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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

This Akebia is a decorative twining climber with attractive leaves and delicious vanilla-scented flowers instead of the common chocolate vine scent. The leaves are divided into five leaflets which emerge with a tinge of purple fading to bluish-green. 'Silver Bells' has white bell-shaped flowers that open to reveal deep purple flower interiors. Female flowers may present themselves as a dull rose to purple, star-shaped flower. A vigorous grower reaching heights and spreads up to 15 feet.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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)