Passiflora 'Silly Cow'

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Passion flowerClimber, DeciduousFamily: Passifloraceae

Height: 12mSpread: 4m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Scented flowers

Flower colour:

Purple

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Passion flower, Passiflora caerulea, is an exotic-looking climber, bearing evergreen, deeply lobed, dark green glossy leaves. Large, fragrant 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.

Passiflora 'Silly Cow' has been cultivated to produce even bigger flowers than the species – they can reach a substantial 15cm across.
For best results grow Passiflora 'Silly Cow' 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.

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Passiflora ‘Silly Cow’ and wildlife

Passiflora ‘Silly Cow’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Passiflora ‘Silly Cow’ poisonous?

Passiflora ‘Silly Cow’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its foliage and roots are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock