HOLBOELLIA latifolia

Fragrant flowers in March. The female flowers are purplish and the male greenish-white. Edible sausage-shaped fruit pods in autumn

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£16.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

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) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus- rich.