Passiflora caerulea
Passion Flower
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Common Name: Passion Flower
Latin Name: Passiflora caerulea
Soil: Well drained, Fertile, Moist, Will tolerate most situations but prefers a lighter soil
Position: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade. Sheltered position.
Hardiness: Half hardy at temperatures down to 0°C
Flowering Period: July to September
Flowering Colour: White and blue with purple fringes.
Eventual Height/Spread: 10m x 10m
Special features: A popular, evergreen climber with exotic looking white and blue flowers.
Passiflora caerulea is a popular evergreen climber that clings by its tendrils that look delicate but really are not at all. It produces incredible exotic looking flowers that are a combination of blue and white with purple fringes, that really stand out from the shiny deep green leaves. It is vigorous plant that thrives in hot summers. The fruits are edible but don't taste anywhere near as good as they look. The Passion flower is great for the cottage garden or to cover a large wall or surface giving the garden an extra touch of beauty.