Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

How to Grow and Care for Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra' · Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

Fast-growing climber for sun or partial shade, thrives in moist but well-drained soil. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. Note that due to its vigorous nature in some gardens it has the potential to become a nuisance. See passion flower cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral · Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Fast-growing climber for sun or partial shade, thrives in moist but well-drained soil. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. Note that due to its vigorous nature in some gardens it has the potential to become a nuisance. See passion flower cultivation

How to Water Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

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What Soil Is Best for Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

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How to Propagate Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

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How to Care for Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra' in Winter?

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How to Plant Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

Fast-growing climber for sun or partial shade, thrives in moist but well-drained soil. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. Note that due to its vigorous nature in some gardens it has the potential to become a nuisance. See passion flower cultivation

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How to Repot Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

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How to Harvest Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a virus

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, mealybugs and scale insects under glass

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The Toxicity of Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

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Attributes of Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen · Evergreen
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'
Genus
Passiflora
Family
Passifloraceae
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