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PASSIFLORA 'Betty Myles Young'
Commonly known as Passion flower
Large purple flowers. Floriferous and hardy
(UK Delivery Only)
£20.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects under glass. Cucumber mosaic virus -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Myles Irvine -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Bowl-shapedTo 12cm (4¾in) across
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
4.5m (15ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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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. Produces egg-shaped fruits
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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 flowersLightly scented
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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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.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds
Partial shade
Passiflora - Care Guide
