When Does Akebia Flower?

Facts: Akebia
Delicate-looking lightly scented flowers in pendulous clusters bloom in April. Male and female flowers are borne in the same cluster. Flowers have no real petals; instead their sepals look like petals and come in dusky purple, pink, pale yellow or white. Leaves are palmate and are 2-5" across.

How do you get chocolate vines to flower?

Provide weekly watering until vines are established, then water during periods of drought so that plants get at least 1 inch of water per week. The chocolate vine will do best in temperatures between 55 to 85 degrees F. In the harsh winter weather, it may lose its leaves but will regrow in the spring.

Will akebia grow in shade?

Light. Flowers and fruits are best in full sun, but the vine is very shade tolerant and will grow in woodland settings.

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