Akebia quinata alba and
its white flowers will stand out where the dark purple flowers of the
species, Akebia quinata disappears into
the background. And like the Dark Chocolate variety, it still bears no
scent of chocolate for me.
But the fruity fragrant blossoms are incredible just the same.
The Chocolate Vine has withstood temperatures into the mid teens and not had any dieback. And maybe best of all it seems to be
less prone to leaping out from its appointed area at every opportunity than
most vines.
In some areas, particularly in the North East Akebia quinata has become a
pest and is on the local noxious weed lists. Akebia quinata alba blooms for about 2 months starting in February.
Also look for the Akebia quinata leucantha another white flowered
cultivar.
If you like chocolate you should also see the Chocolate
Cosmos and the Chocolate Lily
High
resolution images of
Akebia quinata alba are available.
