Cathedral Gem Sausage Vine
Holboellia coriacea 'Cathedral Gem'
This durable easy-to-grow vine has thick, glossy evergreen foliage. Abundant clusters of creamy white buds emerge in late winter, opening to highly perfumed pendulous blossoms of dusky mauve. Large lavendar-pink sausage-like fruit are displayed in summer. Ideally situated on an arbor or trellis near pathways, patios and garden entrances so the attractive flowers and intoxicating fragrance can be enjoyed up close.
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Tropical |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly; requires consistently moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Vigorous stems to 25 feet long. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Espalier, Specimen |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Winter through early spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 5636 |
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Care Information
Prefers well-drainied, humus-rich acidic soil.
This durable easy-to-grow vine has thick, glossy evergreen foliage. Abundant clusters of creamy white buds emerge in late winter, opening to highly perfumed pendulous blossoms of dusky mauve. Large lavendar-pink sausage-like fruit are displayed in summer. Ideally situated on an arbor or trellis near pathways, patios and garden entrances so the attractive flowers and intoxicating fragrance can be enjoyed up close.
Care Information
Prefers well-drainied, humus-rich acidic soil.
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Tropical |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly; requires consistently moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Vigorous stems to 25 feet long. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Espalier, Specimen |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Winter through early spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 5636 |