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Exeter passion flower

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A vigorous evergreen climber to 6m or more, with deeply 3-lobed leaves and pendent, long-tubed flowers to 12cm across, with spreading rose-pink tepals and short white corona, followed by ovoid yellow 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: Exeter passion flower (Passiflora × exoniensis)
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: 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 Exeter passion flower

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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 Exeter passion flower

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Exeter passion flower care guide

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; reduce in winter.
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; reduce in winter.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing 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

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No. 3 in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth and sparingly in winter. Well suited for a cool conservatory. May be grown outdoors in most fertile, moist but well-drained soils in mild areas. Hardy to about -1°C, an excellent drainage is essential, but best grown under cover. Provide support for climbing stems and shelter from cold, drying winds

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