Akebia not looking good!!

[ness1301]

I have planted an Akebia on a south facing wall, yes I know that was not a good idea as it should be on a north facing wall but it is too late now. Anyway it has about 4 feet of new growth this year and looked really healthy until 3 weeks ago. Now the leaves are going yellow and have brown spots on some of them. Is this because it is getting too much sun , too much water or not enough perhaps. Is it too late to do something about it? Help please!!

[coccinelle]

Is it a five leafed Akebia? They don't like too much sun and need a well-drained soil. The only thing you can do is either transplant it or put a quick growing plant near it and make sure it doesn't get too much water.

[ness1301]

Thanks for that...Yes it is a five leafed akebia... dont think I can transplant it very easily. It is well drained soil and the roots and about 1 foot up are in shade. The leaves are going mottled now and its not looking too good... what about feeding it?

[coccinelle]

No, they don't like feeding. Is there any possibility is has been sprayed with something? or weedkiller has been used nearby?

[ness1301]

No, its definatley not been sprayed with anything and no weedkiller as we have just done the garden from scratch after building a new extension. Not unless the neighbours have used anything and it has crept under or over the fence. Guess I will have to wait and see what happens.