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passion flower 'Snow Queen'

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Vigorous, evergreen climber to 3m or more, with twining tendrils and 3- or 5-lobed, dark green leaves. Free-flowering, fragrant, large, pure white flowers, up to 12cm across, with a hint of apple green at the edges of the tepals and purple stigmas, are produced from spring and remain open for several days, sometimes followed by yellow-orange fruit. The pulp in the fruits only can be eaten when they are fully ripe and yellow-orange. Unripe fruit is toxic

Scientific classification

Species: passion flower 'Snow Queen' (Passiflora 'Snow Queen')
Genus: Passiflora
Family: Passifloraceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of passion flower 'Snow Queen'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of passion flower 'Snow Queen'

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passion flower 'Snow Queen' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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 semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering in spring or autumn

Growing

Fast-growing climber for a warm position in a sunny and sheltered position; thrives in a well-drained soil. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. See passion flower cultivation

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