Cathedral Gem Sausage Vine
Holboellia coriacea 'Cathedral Gem'
SKU
05636
Abundant clusters of white buds open to pendulous blossoms of cream to dusky mauve. Large, pink, sausage-shaped, edible fruit form in the summer. Ideal trellised near pathways, or in patios and garden entrances, where the attractive flowers and intoxicating fragrance can be enjoyed up close. Semi-evergreen in colder zones.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly; requires consistently moist soil.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Average Size at Maturity | Vigorous stems to 25 ft. long. |
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Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Cottage, Tropical |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Shade Loving, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly; requires consistently moist soil. |
Prefers well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Provide support such as arbor or trellis. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9

Your climate may be too cold for this plant