Blue Passion Flower | Passiflora caerulea
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Blue Passion Flower
Passiflora caerulea
- Abundant cobalt blue, indigo and snowy white blooms smother this gorgeous climber each summer, turning heads and inducing gasps wherever it’s found.
- Its glossy, dark, semi-evergreen foliage provides a lovely foil against which the showy flowers can truly shine – and shine they do!
- Come the autumn months, vibrant orange ornamental fruits appear to continue the plant’s immense visual interest.
- Vigorous in nature, this passion flower plant will easily clothe a sunny wall or fence, and will just as happily grow up a pergola, trellis or obelisk.
- A worthy recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, the blue passion flower has been shown to perform particularly well in British gardens.
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Blue Passion Flower can be grown in pots to help restrict growth; they may need winter protection if temperatures drop below 0°C.
How big does it get?
Blue Passion Flower typically grows to a height of 8 to 10 metres and spreads up to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
Blue Passion Flower needs full sun or partial shade, preferably in a sheltered spot.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Blue Passion Flower prefers a moist but well-drained soil, ideally moderately fertile to prevent excessive foliage at the expense of flowers.
How much watering does this plant need?
Blue Passion Flower needs consistent watering, roughly 2.5 to 5 centimetres per week, to keep the soil moist, especially above 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Blue Passion Flower benefits from pruning in early spring to remove winter damage (especially after temperatures drop below 0°C) and keep its vigorous growth in check, cutting back to a healthy bud about 30 centimetres from the main stem.
How hardy is this plant?
Passiflora caerulea has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -5°C to -10°C and is hardy through most of the UK, but may need a sheltered spot in colder northern regions.
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