Passiflora vitifolia
vine-leaved passion flower
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous climber with slender, downy, reddish-brown stems and glossy, dark green, three lobed leaves. From early summer to autumn it bears bowl-shaped, bright red flowers, up to 20cm across, with red, white or yellow filaments. The edible, egg-shaped fruit are green with white mottling
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
1m
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-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H1
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Patio and container plantsSub-tropicalEdible fruit