Passiflora vitifolia (Passion flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Genus | Passiflora |
| Species | vitifolia |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Southern Central America |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold seasons protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | Up to 15 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By cuttings and seedlings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Cannot grow in shade. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Cylindric stems. |
| Leaf Description | Serrate, three-lobed, up to 15 cm long and 18 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | Up to 9 cm in diameter. |
| Fruit Description | Berry that is 5 cm long and 3 cm wide. Fragrant |
| Colour Description | Flowers are bright red. Flesh is green with white speckles. |
Photographs
Passiflora species, Flower
Passiflora species, Fruit