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  • PASSIFLORA caerulea 'Constance Elliot'
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    PASSIFLORA caerulea 'Constance Elliot'

    Commonly known as Passion flower

     AWARD
    Striking ivory white flowers, hardy
     
    Plant Details
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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
      Garden origin.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Rich green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, divided almost to the base into 3-9, usually 5 oblong lobes.
    • Cream
      Creamy-white with pale blue or white filaments
    • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
    • Bowl-shaped
      7-10cm (3-4in) across
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • 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 slender, 4-angled, grooved stems. Produces ornamental, ovoid, orange-yellow fruits 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from cold, drying winds
      Partial shade
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