Holboellia latifolia ‘Ritak’
A gorgeous selection with clusters of warm purple, cinnamon-scented flowers collected by Dan Hinkley near the remote village of Ritak, Nepal above 10,000 feet elevation. This vine has thick, glossy, evergreen foliage. It may be semi-evergreen in colder zones. A beautiful and unusual vine for shaded gardens.
Common Name: Sausage Vine
Family: Lardizabalaceae (The Lardizabala Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: 15-25'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Blue
Bloom Time: Late Winter - Early Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Vine
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Purple
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, Himalayas
