Holboellia coriacea
sausage vine
A rampant climber with leaves composed of three oblong, leathery leaflets, and clusters of pale purple male, and greenish female flowers, occasionally followed by sausage-shaped greenish-purple fruits 5-6cm in length
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Green Purple | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lardizabalaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Holboellia are vigorous evergreen climbing shrubs with twining stems bearing leathery, palmate leaves and axillary clusters of small flowers, both male and female on the same plant
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W China
How to grow
Cultivation
Will suit most sheltered walls including cool shade but to produce flowers it needs some sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed, layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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