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passion flower 'Amethyst'

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Vigorous evergreen climber about 4m tall, with deeply 3-lobed rich green leaves, and purple to purple-blue flowers 10cm across, with green anthers, tepals becoming reflexed with age, and deep purple coronal filaments, flowering in late summer and autumn, followed by orange fruit to 6cm long. 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 'Amethyst' (Passiflora 'Amethyst')
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: 2.5-4 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 passion flower 'Amethyst'

Distribution map

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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 'Amethyst'

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passion flower 'Amethyst' care guide

Regular deep watering, keep root zone damp in hot summer weather
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Regular deep watering, keep root zone damp in hot summer weather

Fertilizing

High-potash vine feed every two weeks from spring to mid-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

Grow in a conservatory or frost free greenhouse in a container of loam-based potting compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. Suited to outdoor cultivation in summer for mild counties only. See passion flower cultivation

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