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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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Growing conditions
Colour & scent
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Spring
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Autumn
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Position
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Botanical details
Family
Lardizabalaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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

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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
Pruning

Pruning group 11 in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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