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Holboellia coriacea (Sausage vine)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 8m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Holboellia coriacea

Other names: Sausage vine


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Genus: Holboellia

Species: H. coriacea - H. coriacea is a vigorous climber with leathery leaflets formed in 3s, and pale green and purple flowers in spring, occasionally followed by sausage-shaped greenish-purple fruits in autumn.

Holboellia coriacea is: Evergreen

Flower: Pale-purple, Pale-green in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Fruit: Purple, Green in Autumn

Habit: Climbing, Twining

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Propagation methods: Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Holboellia coriacea (Sausage vine) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: City, Containers, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Will suit most sheltered situations and soils. Best on a wall or trellis. Needs some sunshine to produce flowers.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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when and how to plant

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Should I buy this as a plug plant? When should I plant it? What type of soil?

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  • Posted: Wed. 26th January 2011 23:26
  • Last reply: Sun. 6th February 2011 20:08

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