Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
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Elise A.
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Elise A. • 51 FR
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Akebia quinata Silver Bells
Chocolate Vine
The plant was delivered in perfect condition. It was very well packaged and didn't suffer any transport damage. It was planted immediately and has taken very well. It's already starting to climb its support. I'm absolutely delighted with my akebia plant which will soon cover my pergola. Thank you.
annemarie, 02/06/2025
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Description
A Climbing plant with a unique colour, Akebia quinata Silver Bells forms pretty clusters of silver-white and pale mauve flowers in spring, followed by ornamental foliage that is very graphic.
This pretty plant, also known as the Chocolate Vine, bears beautiful trailing clusters of flowers, 8-10cm (3-4in) in length, from April to May. A monoecious plant, Akebia quinata Silver Bells bears both male flowers in silver-white and pale mauve and female flowers in pale mauve, on the same plant. The plant is not self-fertile and requires the presence of a second plant nearby to produce fruits. The fruits are large swollen and arched beans, in a turquoise blue colour.
The deciduous foliage, is very decorative. It is composed of 5 tender green leaflets that are obovate-elliptical in shape. It blooms in spring, during the end of the flowering period, and turns reddish in autumn.
Originating from temperate regions of Asia (China, Korea, Japan), Akebia quinata with its exotic appearance is a climbing plant of excellent hardiness that can tolerate temperatures as low as -13°C (8.6°F) to -18°C (-0.4°F) in mature specimens.
Reaching a height of 6 to 8 metres (20 to 26 feet), Akebia quinata 'Silver Bells' can be planted on a pergola, a wall, or in a tree along with a climbing rose or an evergreen honeysuckle, preferably in partial shade.
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Botanical data
Akebia
quinata
Silver Bells
Lardizabalaceae
Chocolate Vine
Rajania quinata
Cultivar or hybrid, China, East Asia
Planting and care
Easy to grow, Akebia quinata Silver Bells adapts to all types of soil with a preference for rich and well-drained neutral or acidic soils. It enjoys sunny or semi-shaded situations (avoid full sun in the south). Add an organic fertiliser when planting, and then every spring. It does not require pruning, but will benefit from a spring cleaning after flowering, which will remove the weaker branches. It can grow vigorously, reaching 6 to 8 metres (20 to 26 feet), and it tolerates pruning to reshape it and can even be cut back to the base.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.