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    Akebia quinata 'Brookside Variegated'

    Also Known As

    • AKEBIA

    Plant type

    vine

    size

    • H: 1'-25'
    • W: 2'-25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Akebia quinata 'Brookside Variegated' plant details

    Akebia quinata 'Brookside Variegated' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Akebia quinata 'Brookside Variegated'

    Plant type: vine
    Plant family: lardizabalaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 25 FT - wide, 1 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia quinata 'Brookside Variegated'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright splashes of gold on its handsome 5-parted leaves just add to the beauty of this 15-25' vine with its fragrant flowers and eye-catching fruit; introduced by Barry Yinger through Brookside Gardens. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Akebia quinata 'Brookside Variegated' plant

    How to Grow Akebia quinata 'Brookside Variegated'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    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
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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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