PASSION FLOWER passiflora caerulea (BLUE)
Wonderfully exotic white flowers with central rings of purple, blue and white spiky filaments from July to September, followed by egg-shaped, orange-yellow fruit. Blue passion flower is a vigorous, trouble-free climber that thrives in hot summers. Perfect for a tropical garden, it grows best at the base of a sheltered wall in full sun. Unusual yet beautiful 3in flowers, sometimes followed by non edible fruits after a hot summer. Easy care Hardy Herbaceous Perennial. Easy to grow, just sow where they are to grow. Ideal for beds, borders and hanging baskets. Position in full sun. Height: 6ft-8ft. Sow indoors: Spring to Summer (1" deep in 3" pots). Sow outdoors: Summer to Autumn (1" deep in flowering position). Flowers: Summer to Autumn. Great fun for children. Collect seeds at the end of the season to add to your collection. |