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Glamourous, hardy, and highly scented, Passiflora caerulea is a popular climber which will enrobe walls, trellis and fencing with semi-evergreen, palmate, waxy foliage from February to November. From July to September intriguingly scented blooms with a mouth watering fragrance, likened to sweet grapes, are borne in succession. Flowers remain open for several days at a time and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. These are followed by egg-shaped, orange fruits which, though not particularly tasty fresh, are good for jams and jellies. Passiflora caerulea is a self-twining climber with attractive spiralling tendrils. It holds the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for outstanding performance in the garden. Plants prefer moist, well-drained soil of any type except heavy clay. Position in full sun or partial shade with a south or west-facing aspect. A hardy (H4) semi-evergreen, climbing shrub which may need some protection if temperatures dip be
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Passiflora caerulea |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Blue Passion Flower |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Blue |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Semi-Evergreen |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Sand Loam |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Climbing | Yes |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
