blue passion flower

Also known as: blue crown; common passion flower; flower of five wounds; southern beauty; wild apricot

A vigorous, large, evergreen climber about 10m tall, bearing rich green leaves to 10cm long, with 5-7 finger-like lobes. Bowl-shaped flowers to 8cm in width, are white, with blue and purple coronal filaments, flowering from summer to autumn, then followed by ovoid orange fruits 4cm long. Fruits are edible but not particularly tasty

Scientific classification

Species: blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea)
Genus: Passiflora
Family: Passifloraceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of blue passion flower

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Southern America

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Culture

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Quick identification of blue passion flower

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blue passion flower care guide

Regular moist soil growth season, reduce water in cold winter
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Regular moist soil growth season, reduce water in cold winter

Fertilizing

Diluted vine flowering feed every three weeks spring to autumn

Pruning

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.

Propagation

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

Growing

Fast-growing climber for sun or partial shade, with shelter, thrives in moist but well-drained soil. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter in a conservatory or greenhouse. See passion flower cultivation

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