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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeclimber
Distribution
Passiflora caerulea
Blue Passionflower
Flower Colors
Description
A vigorous, large, evergreen climber about 10m tall, bearing rich green leaves to 10cm long, with 5-7 finger-like lobes. Bowl-shaped flowers to 8cm in width, are white, with blue and purple coronal filaments, flowering from summer to autumn, then followed by ovoid orange fruits 4cm long. Fruits are edible but not particularly tasty
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCity and courtyard gardensSub-tropicalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsWall side bordersEdible fruit
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5LP113010V0025Z00010 | €8.25 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.