Passion Flower. Very free flowering form with attractive edible fruits. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers January to December. Fruits June to October. Full sun. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Passiflora vitifolia
Very free flowering form with attractive edible fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Passiflora |
|---|---|
| Species | vitifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Passion Flower |
| Flower Colour | scarlet |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, December |
| Colour Fruit | yellow |
| Fruits When | June, October |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide support |
| Border | Climbing wall, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Thin out overgrown plants |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Mulch |
| Propagation | Seed, Stem cuttings |
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