Akebia «Silver Bells» / Akebia quinata - a vigorous liana. The leaves are semi-evergreen, composed of 5 leathery leaves. The male flowers are white, with pink-purple stamens.
The female flowers are pink-purple with a dark chocolate pistil. The flowers are fragrant. A good pollinator for other varieties. It blooms in May. Very interesting fruits, reminiscent of sausages, with edible pulp in the middle. The shoots twine around the supports. Suitable for planting near fences, various supports. It can climb trees. Especially good for planting gazebos and pergolas. Can be used as a groundcover plant.
Main characteristics:
Flower color: female - pink-purple, male - white;
Flowering period: V;
Is the plant evergreen: no;
Plant height: 5-6 m;
Annual growth: 2-3 m;
Exposure: 1/2 sun, 1/4 sun, shade, sun;
Hardiness: Zones 6A - 8.
Uses:
With its fast growth and beautiful, dense leaves, it can quickly create protection or a shaded area. It is perfect for camouflage, planting arbors, pergolas, gates or fences, but can climb trees (care must be taken not to choke them), twine around supports along walls or can be used as a groundcover. Akebia looks exotic, giving the garden an oriental character.
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