Passiflora hybrids

Passion Flower

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Common Name:

Passion Flower

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

150 cm

Passion Flower (Passiflora hybrids) - Description

Here's a little something to add a tropical flare to the garden. Steeped in romance. Passion Flower is mildly scented and blooms from late summer through fall. The 2" orange fruits are ornamental. An excellent greenhouse plant.

Passion Flower (Passiflora hybrids) - Blooming

Beautiful flowers are borne singly or sometimes in racemes. The center of each flower contains a stalk that bears the ovary and stamens. Followed by edible, yellow fruits.

Passion Flower (Passiflora hybrids) - Growth

Grows best under full sun or partial shade. Protect plants from cold, drying winds. Passion vines are perfect for covering a wall or trellis. Or train plants over a pergola, arch, or through a tree. Where passion vine is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors in cool to warm greenhouse or in large tubs.

Passion Flower (Passiflora hybrids) - Planting

Plant seeds in spring when temperatures are above 55°F (13°C). Take cuttings for rooting in summer.

Passion Flower (Passiflora hybrids) - Pest

Affected by spider mites, whiteflies, and scale insects. Also prone to leaf spots, virus diseases, and iron deficiency.

Passion Flower (Passiflora hybrids) - Interesting facts

Although passionfruit is commonly used as a reference to romance, the passion vine's name originates from how each part of the flower is symbolic of different elements of the passion of Christ.

Passion Flower (Passiflora hybrids) - Soil and irrigation

Passion vines grow best in moderately fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in winter.