Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret'

Also Known As

Victor's Secret Chocolate Vine

Plant type

vine

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret' plant details

Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret' is a broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts beneficial insects. 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 longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: lardizabalaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
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

Most unusual for the genus with attractive evergreen leaves, almost butterfly-like, and racemes, to 5" or more, of vibrant pink flowers lasting a long season. Otherwise the same fascinating (intimidating?) fruit aging to a nearly metallic blue. All this on a vine of about 10 ft; not as vigorous as some others. Full sun for best flowering though perfectly at home in shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, to just above 0F.