Description
A vigorous, twining, evergreen climber native to Central China, Holboellia latifolia has racemes of fragrant, greenish-white flowers in early summer. These flowers are sometimes followed by large, purple, sausage-shaped fruit in a warm year. The leaves are ovate and an attractive mid-green. An unusual climber with lovely, interesting flowers.
Features
Common name: Sausage vine.
Position: Sun or shade.
Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Holboellia latifolia requires protection from frost and shelter from cold winter winds.
Flowering Period: May - June.
Flower Colour: Pale greenish-white
Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
Habit: Medium sized climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
- Height: 5 m (16 ft)
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft)
Notes: Holboellia latifolia is ideal for climbing up trellis, supporting wires on a wall or fence or over a large shrub / small tree.
Size: 60 - 80 cm tall in 2L containers
