Blue Passion Vine
Passiflora caerulea
Pronunciation: pass-ih-FLOOR-ah see-ROO-lee-uh
SKU #06079
| Description | This stunning vine clings by graceful tendrils that wind around a trellis or arbor, quickly creating a deep green screen with ornate, lightly scented flowers. Ruffled outer petals and sepals surround an intricately arranged center ring of blue, white and purple. One of the hardiest of varieties; evergreen in frost-free areas. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Summer to early fall |
| Mature Size | Fast-growing vine; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall in one season. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Poolside, Privacy Screen |
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| Design Ideas | Outstanding choice for trellises, arbors and fences. This vine will thrive and bloom in a warm, sunny exposure; plant for quick cover along walls or allow to climb up the trunks of large trees for a wild, tropical feel. Feature in a decorative pot as a summer patio accent; overwinter indoors in colder winter areas. |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Gardenia (Gardenia); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Banana Shrub (Michelia figo); Giant Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) |
| Care | Provide loose, slightly sandy soil with room for roots to spread; allow for air flow around foliage. Provide support such as a trellis. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Prune annually to control size. May die back in colder regions, regrowing from roots in spring. |
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| Lore | It is said by some that the passion flower bloom signifies religious symbols which represent the Passion of Christ; the stamen representing the cross, and other parts of the complex blooms representing the apostles. Passiflora caerulea produces an egg-shaped fruit very similar to that of other species, except the fruit of P. caerulea is not considered particularly palatable. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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