Chocolate vine is a vigorous, deciduous vine that can reach 20-40' in length. It has large, attractive green foliage and purple flowers that emerge in spring and smell like chocolate.
This woody vine will be covered in tangerine colored blooms from late spring through mid-summer. It will quickly reach 30 feet long and is a striking display when placed on trellises or fences. Foliage turns purplish-red in the fall.
The 'Winter Gem' is a popular variety due to its fast growth rate and dense, rounded growth habit. It will reach 3-4' tall and wide. Its foliage emerges light green and ages to rich, glossy green.
The 'Morning Calm' variety produces orange, trumpet shaped blooms with golden centers that bloom from early to late summer. It will reach 20-25' long and is perfect for trellises, archways and fences.
The 'Royal Purple' smokebush is a large, striking variety with intense, rich purple foliage and large, burgundy plumes that appear from late spring through mid-summer. It will grow an average of 12-15' tall and wide and resembles a small tree when it reaches maturity. An excellent specimen plant.
Annabelle' has dark green leaves with pale green undersides that turn yellow in fall. White flowers bloom from late spring into late summer. Quickly reaches 4-5' tall and wide.
Alice' is a large, oakleaf variety that can reach 8-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large, white, panicle blooms that cover the entire plant in summer and contrast against its rich-green foliage.
Ruby Slippers' is prized for its large, panicle blooms that emerge white and age to vibrant pink. Its strong stalks keep flowers upright throughout their bloom cycle. This variety will reach 3-4' tall and 4-5' wide at maturity.
The 'Pink Velour' has an upright, rounded growth habit and will reach 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large plumes of vibrant, pink blooms that persist through summer. New foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.
The 'Red Rooster' is known for its large clusters of vivid, red blooms that persist through the summer. This variety will reach 8-10' tall and 4-5' wide at maturity.
Autumn Sunblaze' produces dazzling, vermilion-red blooms that hold up to the summer heat. It maintains a compact growth habit and will reach 12-15" tall and wide.
The 'Green Giant' is a popular variety that is often used for creating large screens and wind barriers. It will quickly reach 25-30' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity. It has a dense growth habit and maintains an upright, conical shape.
This fast-growing fine produces exceptionally fragrant, white flowers that contrast against its dark-green foliage. It will reach 15-20' tall and 2-3' wide. Beautiful when trained onto trellises and pergalas.