Cold Hardy Tropicals

Akebia quinata is a twining woody vine and a vigorous climber. Its dense green foliage is divided into groups of five leaves. Its flowers, which appear in spring, are small and can be obscured by the foliage. They are chocolate-scented, hence the common name. The flowers of the species are purple, but can vary by [...]

Adding a backdrop of climbing vines will give your garden a lush, tropical rainforest look. Actinidia kolomikta ‘Arctic Beauty’ (Hardy kiwi vine) : Zone 4-8 Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine) : Zone 4-9 Aristolochia macrophylla (Dutchman’s pipe) : Zone 4-8 Bignonia capreolata : Zone 6-9 Campsis radicans (Trumpet creeper) : Zone 5-9 Clematis x hybrida (Clematis): [...]