AWARD

PASSIFLORA caerulea

Commonly known as Blue passion flower

Hardy blue passion flower
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Rich-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, divided into, usually, 5 oblong lobes.
  • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
  • White
    Sometimes pink tinged with purple-, blue-, white-zoned coronas.
  • Height
    10m (33ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Fast-growing tendril climber with moderately branching, slender, 4-angled, grooved stems. Flowers are followed by ornamental, ovoid, orange-yellow fruit to 6cm (2½in) long
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

PASSIFLORA caerulea

 
  • Additional Features
    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 fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Bowl-shaped
    7-10cm (3-4in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Pruning group
    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.
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Passiflora - Care Guide

Buy Varieties of PASSIFLORA caerulea

AWARD
PASSIFLORA caerulea 'Constance Elliot'

PASSIFLORA caerulea 'Constance Elliot'

Passion flower

striking ivory white flowers, hardy

Click to view more details >
 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
PASSIFLORA caerulea 'Rubra'

PASSIFLORA caerulea 'Rubra'

Passion flower

purple-pink flowers.

Click to view more details >
 
£15.50  
Notify me when this plant is available to order
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

Useful extras...

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)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00

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
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

Share this page

Twitter Facebook Digg
  • Engage With Us
  • Information, Help & Advice
  • About Us & Our Services
  • Terms & Conditions
    •