Akebia quinata 'Kohin Nishiki'

Also Known As

Akebia 'Kohin Nishiki'
Akebia quinata 'Brocade'
Brocade Chocolate Vine
Variegated Akebia
Variegated Chocolate Vine

Plant type

vine

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 5'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

Akebia quinata 'Kohin Nishiki' plant details

Akebia quinata 'Kohin Nishiki' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen vine with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring 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 'Kohin Nishiki'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: lardizabalaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, mottled leaves, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia quinata 'Kohin Nishiki'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
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

Five-leaf akebia with fragrant flowers, interesting fruit, and variegated compound leaves in a brocade of white, cream and green, the white turning rose in winter, this form remaining more evergreen than the species. Purplish, 3-petalled flowers appear in spring followed by 4" purple pods - think large, purple, lima beans - though vines do not always fruit in cultivation. A handsome, fine-textured vine, to 12-25 ft tall, in sun to part sun with regular summer water. Can be used as a vigorous, scrambling ground cover as well. Easily frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

By: Cistus Nursery

This is an extremely rare and beautiful variegated form of Akebia quinata. A gift to us from the Raulston Arboretum, we know of no other nursery that carries it.