Re: Shade vine question
- Subject: Re: Shade vine question
- From: C* P* L*
- Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 11:41:37 -0500
> You might consider the Chocolate Vine, Akebia quinata. Photo at:
> http://www.californiagardens.com/Plant_Pages/Akebia_quinata.htm
>
> This is quite vigorous and will need pruning to keep within bounds.
> There are both a purple and white flowering variety.
I second that. I just bought three of these myself...
If you're looking for more interesting combinations, you could try growing
the cultivar 'Rosea' in with the straight species -- it has lighter colored
flowers that contrast nicely.
There are also a couple of variegated forms that come to mind. 'Brookside
Variegated' is one that has splashes of pink and gold, while 'Variegata'
just has white.
Akebia trifoliata is a cute complement to the A. quinata clan, differing
only in its darker flowers and three-parted leaves. There are some
photos up at
http://www.hort.net/gallery/view/lar/aketr/
Most of these are available through Forest Farm ( www.forestfarm.com ).
They also carry Akebia x pentaphylla which has piqued my interest... It
may be the next one to join their happy little family in that corner of
the yard.
Chris
P.S. I'll have photos of Akebia quinata up at hort.net Sunday night, too.
http://www.hort.net/gallery/ 2656 online plant photos and growing!
http://www.hort.net/gallery/date/2002-05-12/ The latest additions
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