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Holboellia latifolia

Common name: broad-leaved sausage vine

You will bring a unique twist to your garden with this exotic, evergreen climber.

-5 to -10°C
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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A cousin of the Akebia (Chocolate vine), Holboellia latifolia originates from the Himalayas and is a fast-growing climber which will cover a large wall. The dense, evergreen foliage of leathery leaves are green tinged with purple and stay all year, even near the roots of the plant, so no bare patches.Highly fragrant blooms will draw in the pollinators - the male flowers are usually greenish-white, while the female flowers are red-purple - and are borne on the same plant, in racemes from April to June. Green-purple-red, sausage-shaped fruit up to 10cm in length follow in September and October, hence the common name, broad-leaved sausage vine. The fruit is edible, the inside pulp can be eaten raw tasting a little like bitter aubergine, the rind can then stuffed and baked in foil.Happiest in a sunny spot but will tolerate partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Holboellia latifolia will reach a mature height of 4-8m and spread 2.5-4m, but does respond well to being trimmed or cut back to the desired size. A hardy perennial (H4) to around -10 C.
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Key Information
Latin Name Holboellia latifolia 9cm pot
Common Name broad-leaved sausage vine
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour Green
Type Perennial
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m) 8.00 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 4.00
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Alkaline Neutral
Climbing Yes
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes

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