- Botanical name: Passiflora caerulea
- Common name: Passion flower
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Deciduous
Peach
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Scented flowers
Passion flower, Passiflora caerulea, is an exotic-looking climber, bearing evergreen, deeply lobed, dark green glossy leaves, from which large white flowers with central filaments of purple, blue and white appear from July to September, followed by egg-shaped, orange-yellow fruit. Vigorous and trouble-free, it will quickly cover a sunny wall or fence, and tolerates a bit of shade.
For best results grow Passiflora caerulea in moist but well-drained soil against a sheltered wall in full sun. Prune back in early spring if necessary. It may need winter protection in northern regions.
How to grow Passiflora caerulea
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Plant size
12m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Prune in November |
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Passiflora caerulea and wildlife
Passiflora caerulea is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Passiflora caerulea poisonous?
Passiflora caerulea is harmful if ingested and causes an upset stomach. Its foliage and roots are toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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