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PASSIFLORA caerulea
Commonly known as Blue passion flower
Hardy blue passion flower
Further Reading....
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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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WhiteSometimes pink tinged with purple-, blue-, white-zoned coronas. -
Height10m (33ft) or more -
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.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
PASSIFLORA caerulea
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Additional Features
Good to knowOvoid, orange-yellow fruit to 6cm (2½in) long
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, cucumber mosaic virus.
Place of originCentral and west South AmericaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBowl-shaped7-10cm (3-4in) across
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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.
RHS group 9 & 11
Pruning group 8Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Passiflora - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of PASSIFLORA caerulea
PASSIFLORA caerulea 'Constance Elliot'
Passion flower
striking ivory white flowers, hardy
Gift-wrapping available
£15.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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