vine-leaved passion flower

Also known as: grape-leaved passion flower

A vigorous climber with slender, downy, reddish-brown stems and glossy, dark green, three lobed leaves. From early summer to autumn it bears bowl-shaped, bright red flowers, up to 20cm across, with red, white or yellow filaments. The edible, egg-shaped fruit are green with white mottling

vine-leaved passion flower

Scientific classification

Species
vine-leaved passion flower (Passiflora vitifolia)
Genus
Passiflora
Family
Passifloraceae
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Toxicity
Fruit Edible · Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type
4-8 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of vine-leaved passion flower

Distribution map

Central America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of vine-leaved passion flower

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vine-leaved passion flower care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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 sown at 13 to 18°C in spring or root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Layering can be carried out in spring or autumn

Growing

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist in winter

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

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

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