HOLBOELLIA latifolia

Evergreen - dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long composed of 3-7 oblong leaflets.

Green - greenish white in male flowers

Height - 5m (16ft)

Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - flowers are produced in racemes to 12cm (5in) across and are sometimes followed by red to purple fruits to 10cm (4in) long.

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Full sun - will not tolerate cold, drying winds.

Partial shade

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none.

Place of origin - Himalayas.

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Scented Plants - Scented flowers -

Seasonal Interest - Spring -

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus- rich.