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PASSIFLORA
Commonly known as Granadilla, Passion flower
Tendril climber with a unique structure which requires large bees, humming birds or bats for pollination. Attractive to many butterflies. Some develop false eggs to fool laying insects and some exude fluids which attract ants which predate pests.
Some species, such as the blue passion flower, are extending their range and are at risk of becoming invasive.
Genus of about 450 species of mostly evergreen climbers from tropical woodland mainly in North, Central and South America, and in tropical Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Plant Details
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Good to know
Granadilla, Passion Flower.Hardy species ideal for wall or trellis -
Place of origin
Mainly tropics, South America, Asia, Australia and Pacific islands -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
Planting Tips and Care Advice
Passiflora - Care Guide
