Holboellia latifolia 4 Litre Pot

Holboellia latifolia – Evergreen Climber with Fragrant Spring Flowers

Holboellia latifolia is an attractive evergreen climber valued for its glossy foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and unusual ornamental fruits. In mid to late spring, clusters of small bell-shaped flowers appear along the stems, typically purple with creamy-white centres, releasing a delicate sweet fragrance.

The plant produces long, leathery green leaves arranged in elegant clusters, giving it a lush and exotic appearance throughout the year. This evergreen foliage provides excellent coverage for walls, fences, and pergolas.

In favourable conditions, the flowers may be followed by unusual elongated purple fruits in autumn, which resemble small sausages and add further interest to the plant.

Fast-growing and vigorous once established, Holboellia latifolia is ideal for quickly covering structures or adding height and greenery to sheltered areas of the garden. It thrives in sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil in a protected position.

Exotic in appearance yet surprisingly hardy in sheltered gardens, Holboellia latifolia is a unique climber that combines evergreen structure with fragrant spring blooms.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fragrant purple and white flowers bloom.
Summer: Lush evergreen foliage provides dense coverage.
Autumn: Unusual sausage-shaped fruits may develop.
Winter: Evergreen leaves maintain year-round structure.

Key Features

Fragrant flowers – Sweetly scented spring blooms.
Evergreen climber – Year-round foliage cover.
Exotic appearance – Glossy leaves and unusual fruits.
Fast-growing – Quickly covers structures.
Hardy in sheltered gardens – Reliable climber.

Perfect For

Walls and fences – Evergreen screening.
Pergolas and arches – Decorative climbing coverage.
Sheltered gardens – Warm, protected positions.
Wildlife gardens – Flowers attract pollinators.
Structural planting – Adds vertical greenery.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun to partial shade; sheltered from cold winds.
Soil: Moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens when sheltered.
Care: Prune after flowering to control size and shape.

Holboellia latifolia 4 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Purple and Whitw Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.