Blue Passion Flower (Passiflora Caerulea) - All About This Beautiful Climbing Plant

Features and Properties

The passiflora caerulea blue passion flower is a climbing plant from the passiflora family with beautiful blue flowers and dark green leaves that are deeply incised and have five lobes. The plant has strong roots and weak branches, but is a good climber that wraps itself effectively and quickly around support, such as a pergola or fence. The Passiflora Caerulea is one of the most commonly used passion flowers as a garden plant. The plant is moderately winter hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C.

Location and Maintenance

The Blue Passion Flower thrives best in a sheltered spot in full sun. The plant needs a well-drained and nutritious soil. Flowers appear on new wood after a good pruning in the spring, after the frost period. The Passiflora Caerulea must be fertilized regularly to enjoy beautiful flowers. The plant must be protected from severe frost.

Flowers and Fruits

The Blue Passion Flower has beautiful blue flowers that appear from June to October. Young branches produce flowers in the summer. The flowers are bicolored and have a diameter of 6 to 10 centimeters. The plant produces edible fruits that are originally green, but then turn yellow and in the fall orange.

Planting and Sowing

The Blue Passion Flower can be planted all year round. This climbing plant is originally from tropical regions of North and South America, Asia and Australia. The plant is usually grown as a houseplant or as a balcony plant in the summer. The Passiflora Caerulea is one of the most commonly used passion flowers as a garden plant and can be propagated by taking cuttings or by sowing.

Combine with Other Plants

The Blue Passion Flower can be combined with other climbing plants or border plants. The plant combines well with Clematis, evergreen Irish Ivy 'Hedera', evergreen star jasmine, Clematis 'Clematis' or Hop plant 'Humulus Lupupus'.

Winter hardiness

The Blue Passion Flower is partially hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C. The plant should be protected from severe frost and can be overwintered in a cool, light place.

Why Choose Passiflora Caerulea Passion Flower?

The Blue Passion Flower is a beautiful climbing plant with impressive flowers. The plant is easy to maintain and can be used as a fence or wall plant. The Passiflora Caerulea is a good choice for garden owners looking for a unique and exotic plant.