Blue Passion Flower. A showy very free flowering climber with an intricate structure to the exotic looking flowers. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to November. Fruits July to October. Full sun. Min temp 40°F / 5°C. Harmful if eaten.
Passiflora caerulea
A showy very free flowering climber with an intricate structure to the exotic looking flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Passiflora |
|---|---|
| Species | caerulea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blue Passion Flower |
| Flower Colour | purple, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, November |
| Colour Fruit | orange |
| Fruits When | July, October |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep permanently moist, Keep just moist in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | Thin out overgrown plants |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Seed, Stem cuttings |
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