Akebia quinata – Chocolate Vine Climbing Plant – 3–4ft Tall in 3 Litre Pot – Instant Impact – By Direct Plants
Add something truly unique and exotic to your garden with Akebia quinata, commonly known as the Chocolate Vine. Supplied at 3–4ft tall in a 3 litre pot, this fast-growing, twining climber is perfect for creating lush coverage and instant impact on fences, trellises, pergolas, or walls.
This is a strong, well-established plant with a healthy root system, ready to plant out and quickly take hold. With its vigorous growth habit and semi-evergreen foliage, Akebia quinata provides rapid coverage and a soft, natural look, making it ideal for both decorative and practical garden use.
Why Chocolate Vine is so special:
• Unique chocolate-scented flowers – deep purple blooms in spring with a subtle, sweet fragrance
• Fast-growing climber – ideal for quick coverage and instant garden transformation
• Elegant, divided foliage – soft green leaves create a lush, exotic appearance
• Semi-evergreen – provides long-lasting foliage and seasonal interest
• Hardy and versatile – thrives in sun or partial shade
Perfect for:
• Covering fences, walls, trellises, and pergolas quickly
• Creating a natural, cottage garden or exotic planting style
• Softening hard garden structures with lush greenery
• Planting in borders or large containers with climbing support
Planting Guide:
• Provide a trellis, wires, or support for climbing
• Plant in well-drained soil and water during establishment
• Prune as needed to control growth and shape
Key Features:
• Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) approx. 3–4ft tall
• Supplied in a 3 litre pot with a strong, established root system
• Fast-growing climber for rapid coverage and instant impact
• Distinctive purple, chocolate-scented flowers in spring
• Semi-evergreen foliage for extended seasonal interest
• Part of our premium range of climbers and ornamental plants
• Check out our planting guide to help your climber thrive
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, premium-quality plants.
You will receive 1 Akebia quinata climbing plant approx. 3–4ft tall in a 3 litre pot as pictured – a vigorous, exotic climber perfect for creating fast coverage, unique flowers, and a lush garden feature with instant impact.