{"product_id":"akebia-quinata","title":"Akebia quinata | Chocolate Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAkebia quinata\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as the chocolate vine, is one of the most intriguing climbers you can grow outdoors in the UK. In early spring it drapes itself in dangling clusters of maroon-purple flowers that carry a warm, spicy chocolate-and-vanilla scent, followed in long hot summers by curious violet, sausage-shaped fruits. The handsome fingered leaves, each made up of five rounded leaflets, are semi-evergreen and take on a purple tint through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous Asian climber is fully hardy right across the country, rated \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H6\u003c\/strong\u003e and unbothered by hard frost once established. It keeps much of its foliage through mild winters and clothes a wall, fence or arch quickly, making it a brilliant fast screen with the bonus of early-season scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade, on a wall, fence, pergola or obelisk with support to twine around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, moist but well-drained soil, on chalk, clay, loam or sand and any pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a vigorous climber to around 8-10 m tall with a spread of 4-8 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H6, fully hardy across the UK to around -20C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrain the twining stems onto wires, trellis, a fence or an obelisk; the plant needs something to wrap around and will quickly cover it. Its speed and dense cover make it a natural pick for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003escreening and privacy\u003c\/a\u003e, and it earns its place in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic planting scheme\u003c\/a\u003e or a lush \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e. Happy in dappled light, it is also a fine choice for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshadier spot\u003c\/a\u003e. For a fragrant evergreen companion on a sunnier wall, pair it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trachelospermum-jasminoides-white\"\u003estar jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eAkebia quinata\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted young plant on a cane, hand-selected for healthy foliage and balanced growth, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58089311601023,"sku":"AKEBQUIN17","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/akebia.jpg?v=1785938499","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/akebia-quinata","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}