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Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

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A vigorous, large, semi-evergreen to evergreen climber about 10m tall, with twining tendrils and mid-green, 5-7 deeply lobed leaves. Summer flowers to 8cm in width, deep pink, with white and blue-purple coronal filaments, are followed by orange ovoid fruits 4cm long which are edible, but not particularly tasty

Scientific classification

Species: Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra' (Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra')
Genus: Passiflora
Family: Passifloraceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen · Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra'

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Passiflora caerulea 'Rubra' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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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 seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering in spring or autumn

Growing

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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