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PASSIFLORA 'Snow Queen'
Commonly known as Passion flower
Pure white flowers and filaments. Quite stunning
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Good to know
P. caerula x P. 'White Wedding'. A substantial improvement over 'Constance Eliott' with larger and longer-lasting flowers -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, cucumber mosaic virus under glass -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 2011. Myles Irvine, Surbiton -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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White
White with white filaments -
Bowl-shaped12cm (4¾in) across. Filaments 8cm (3¼in) long
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous tendril climber
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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