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Cathedral Gem Sausage Vine
Holboellia coriacea 'Cathedral Gem'
SKU #05636
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Vigorous stems to 25 ft. long.
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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Showy Fruit |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Turtlehead (Chelone); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | Native to central China, this selection was brought to Monrovia by the renown plantsman, Dan Hinkley. Awarded Outstanding Plant in the 2012 New Varieties Showcase at the Farwest Flower and Garden Show. |
Details
| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Showy Fruit |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Turtlehead (Chelone); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | Native to central China, this selection was brought to Monrovia by the renown plantsman, Dan Hinkley. Awarded Outstanding Plant in the 2012 New Varieties Showcase at the Farwest Flower and Garden Show. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.