- LOOK: The chocolate vine plant is a perennial vine that produces glossy dark green leaves and purplish-brown blooms that cover the vine. The flowers also have a chocolatey rich sent.
- FLOWERING: This plant flowers during the spring months and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
- MAINTENANCE: Ideal for planting over trellis, pergolas or training up a wall, to allow the scented flowers to have the best effect.
- SOIL: Best planted in moist but well-drained soil, ideally with some shelter provided. Can also be grow in a conservatory or greenhouse.
Plant genus Akebia
Common Name Chocolate Vine
Plant type Climbers
Foliage type Deciduous, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour Purple, Brown
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Lavender, Thyme, Marigold
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in partial shade to gentle sun in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
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- LOOK: The chocolate vine plant is a perennial vine that produces glossy dark green leaves and purplish-brown blooms that cover the vine. The flowers also have a chocolatey rich sent.
- FLOWERING: This plant flowers during the spring months and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
- MAINTENANCE: Ideal for planting over trellis, pergolas or training up a wall, to allow the scented flowers to have the best effect.
- SOIL: Best planted in moist but well-drained soil, ideally with some shelter provided. Can also be grow in a conservatory or greenhouse.
Plant genus Akebia
Common Name Chocolate Vine
Plant type Climbers
Foliage type Deciduous, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour Purple, Brown
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Lavender, Thyme, Marigold
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in partial shade to gentle sun in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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Key Features
Season of Interest