blue passionflower
Passiflora caerulea
Overview
The blue passionflower (Passiflora caerulea) is a vibrant and exotic vine that bears unique flowers with delicate filaments that look like royal crowns. This quixotic plant is native to the tropics of South America, and can usually be found twining around trees or other tall objects. The flowers are five-petaled and several inches across, with striking petaliferous corona radiating outwards like a pinwheel. Its three-lobed leaves are lightly serrated and make the perfect frame to the flower's extraordinary beauty. Blue passionflower deserves its name and is an excellent choice for adding a lush, tropical look to the garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "3-4" days.
Light
full sun.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 7-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, August, March, April, May, June, July, August.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Division
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Mites, Scale insects.
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