| Genus - Passiflora |
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| Species - Caerulea |
| Common
Names: Blue passion flower, Hardy
passion flower, Granadilla |
| Growth
Rate: Fast |
| Height: 10m |
| Spread:
1-2m |
| Flowering period: July/Aug/Sep |
| Position:
Full sun to partial shade. |
| Hardiness: Frost
Hardy. May need some winter protection in northern England and
Scotland. |
| Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained. |
| Origin:
Brazil
to Argentina. |
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| Passiflora
Caerulea - Blue Passion Flower |
| 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. Caerulea
is one of the hardiest passion flowers.
Perfect for a tropical garden, it grows
best at the base of a sheltered wall in full sun. Fruit is eaten
fresh or used in drinks. A tea is sometimes made of the flower and
is said to alleviate stress and anxiety. |
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