Heavenly Ascent® Holboellia Vine
Holboellia brachyandra 'HWJ1023'
Full sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 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
Botanical Pronunciation | hol-BEL-lee-uh brak-ee-AN-druh |
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Lore | Holboellia is commonly called sausage vine because of their bright purple or pink sausage-shaped, edible fruit, somewhat resembling a sausage. The are a member of the Lardizabalaceae, which also includes the fragrant Akebia (chocolate vine), and Decaisnea. |
Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; twining stems reach 20 ft. tall, with support. |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Tropical |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Espalier, Green Wall, Wildlife Garden, Kitchen Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature | Edible, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Companion Plants | Turtlehead (Chelone); Bee Balm (Monarda); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
Provide well-drained, humus-rich soil, with support of an arbor or trellis; shelter from harsh, drying winds. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize regularly during the growing season. Lightly prune tips to shape; leave newer stems to mature for next years bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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