Passion Vines
Genus Passiflora
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Passion vines prefer well-drained soil that is kept on the dry side during winter.
When planting in the ground, dig planting hole twice the width and depth of
the container. Mix 40% Roger's Planting mix and 10% perlite with garden soil.
In containers use 90% Roger's Potting Soil and 10% perlite.
Feed with Roger's flower food every three or four weeks from March to September.
Two applications of liquid kelp in October (two weeks apart)
are appreciated and will increase cold hardiness.
Most Passion Vines prefer full sun for best bloom. Exceptions are noted below.
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Passiflora alata "Ruby Glow" (Passiflora phonecia)
A large stemmed sturdy vine.
Produces huge fragrant flowers up to 15 cm. across in summer and fall. Flowers have
ruby red petals and purple-blue filaments. Out of this world appearances and fragrance.
Give plenty of support. Cross-pollination produces edible fruit.
(P. caerulea works well for pollination). Protect from frost.
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Passiflora alato-caerulea (Passiflora belotii)
A perpetual favorite with 12 cm. fragrant flowers with pink petals and
blue filaments. Blooms prolifically from June to October. It is a sterile variety that produces no fruit.
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Passiflora caerulea
One of the easiest passion vines to grow. It produces 7 cm. flowers of white and blue. Has nice
five-fingered foliage. Produces attractive, and edible, orange fruit. `Constance Elliot' is an all white variety.
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Passiflora "Eynsford Gem" (caerulea-racemosa)
A compact growing vine to 2 m. Has 7 cm. maroon flowers. Another great subject for moss baskets or pots.
Feed with Roger's Soil Activator
once a month from March through early October.
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Passiflora citrina
One of the most recent introductions to horticulture, this species was discovered growing in Honduras
in 1989. It is nearly everblooming. It happily grows in part-sun areas, and even makes a nice houseplant. Its yellow color is
a rarity in passion flowers.
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Passiflora `Coral Glow'
A vigorous vine with large coral-pink flowers during the cool parts of the year. Will take more
heat than its sister "Coral Sea". Not suited to pot culture.
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Passiflora `Coral Sea'
Very similar to Coral Glow. Excellent for cool coastal climates. Will not stand inland heat.
Does not perform well in containers.
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Passiflora edulus
The Passion Fruit Passion Vine. Large leathery leaves and nice white and blue flowers make this
vine worth growing, but if that's not enough, the fruit is super delicious! Wait for fruit to drop and slightly wrinkle for best flavor.
`Black Knight' is a compact variety well suited to containers or smaller areas.
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Passiflora `Jeanette'
Has deep purple/ wine colored flowers much of the year that look striking against its dark green
three-lobed foliage. A nice everbloomer on a dense vine. Great for pots. Will take part shade. No fruit is produced on this
sterile hybrid.
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Passiflora manicata
A beautiful scarlet flowering variety from Peru. Prefers cool coastal areas. No frost! Best planted
with roots in shade. Not for pots.
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Passiflora mollisima
A fast growing vine with lush trilobed foliage. During the cool parts of the year it has 6-9 cm.
flowers of blush pink that hangs straight down. The fruit looks vaguely like a banana and has an excellent flavor. Dislikes
temperatures above 30c. Best grown near the coast in full sun with roots in the shade. Best in the ground.
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Passiflora sanguinolenta
Produces a profusion of 3 cm. pink flowers. Its unusual wing-like foliage makes it a treasure
in bloom or out. Great for containers. Try one in a hanging moss basket! Prefers temperatures above 7c, but will stand
cooler temperatures for short periods.
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Passiflora vitifolia `Scarlet Flame'
A flashy red flowered species with foliage similar to grape vines. Flowers are
produced all warm season. Great for areas that get a bit warmer than right on the coast. Cross-pollination produces fruit that
looks like little green and cream striped beach balls. They are quite tasty too. Wait for fruit to drop and slightly wrinkle for
best flavor. Protect from frost!
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