Holboellia grandiflora
Vigorous evergreen, woody-stemmed, twining climber about 5-7m tall, with leathery dark green leaves, greyish beneath, composed of 5-9 leaflets. Produces separate male and female fragrant, pale yellow pendent flowers flushed purple, to 3cm long, in late spring, and may be followed by edible, lilac-purple, sausage-shaped fruits
Size
Growing conditions
Colour & scent
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
Botanical details
- Family
- Lardizabalaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn, or by layering in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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