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PASSIFLORA caerulea
Commonly known as Blue passion flower
Hardy blue passion flower
£16.50 each
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Good to know
Suitable for growing on a trellis in a sheltered, sunny position or in a large container -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, cucumber mosaic virus under glass -
Place of origin
Central and west South America -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenRich-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, divided into, usually, 5 oblong lobes.
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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White
Sometimes pink tinged with purple-, blue-, white-zoned coronas. -
Bowl-shaped7-10cm (3-4in) across
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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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-clingingFast-growing tendril climber with moderately branching, slender, 4-angled, grooved stems. Flowers are followed by ornamental, ovoid, orange-yellow fruit to 6cm (2½in) long
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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