Crimson Passion Flower

Passiflora vitifolia

Pronunciation: pas-i-FLO-ra vit-i-FO-li-a
SKU #06416
10-11

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This outstanding vigorous vine displays exotic crimson flowers in great abundance backed by rich green, deeply-lobed, glossy foliage. Produces small yellow-green fruit with edible pulp. An outstanding choice to quickly cover a trellis, arbor, or fence. Prefers a warm, sunny location. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Twining stems quickly climb 15 to 20 ft. tall, with support.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasCrimson Passionflower is best kept up close, where its color and form is most appreciated. Great grower for shade arbors, where it can snake up posts of wood, concrete or classical stone columns and hang most gracefully. A tropical plant that should be sheltered in a warm place, such as a protected side yard, fenced condominium patio or walled entry court. Stunning when trained over the top of a front-door entry. This equatorial jungle plant of South America is ideal for atriums with lots of light.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsGardenia (Gardenia); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Banana Shrub (Michelia figo); Giant Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai)
Care InstructionsGrows best in loose, lightly sandy soil, in a location that allows roots to spread and plenty of air flow around foliage; provide support such as trellis or arbor. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune annually to control size.
LorePassionflower was named for the complex shapes within the flower which Christians used a symbols of Christ's passion.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasCrimson Passionflower is best kept up close, where its color and form is most appreciated. Great grower for shade arbors, where it can snake up posts of wood, concrete or classical stone columns and hang most gracefully. A tropical plant that should be sheltered in a warm place, such as a protected side yard, fenced condominium patio or walled entry court. Stunning when trained over the top of a front-door entry. This equatorial jungle plant of South America is ideal for atriums with lots of light.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsGardenia (Gardenia); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Banana Shrub (Michelia figo); Giant Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows best in loose, lightly sandy soil, in a location that allows roots to spread and plenty of air flow around foliage; provide support such as trellis or arbor. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune annually to control size.
History
LorePassionflower was named for the complex shapes within the flower which Christians used a symbols of Christ's passion.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.