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Beginner
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1.8m
max. spread |
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1.8m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Passiflora incarnata
Other names: Maypops, Purple passion flower
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Genus: Passiflora
Species: P. incarnata - P. incarnata is an evergreen, twining climber with palmately lobed leaves. In summer, it bears large, fragrant, pale purple, bowl-shaped flowers, followed by edible yellow, egg-shaped fruits.
Passiflora incarnata is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fruit: Yellow in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant
Habit: Climbing
Passiflora incarnata (Maypops) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.8m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in a sheltered location in moist but free-draining soil in full sun or light shade
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
nothingfail
Who sells Passiflora incarnata (Maypops) & Passiflora racemosa (Red passion flower) and what is their winter hardiness (the minimal winter temperature they can stand), and their drought tolerance?
Your help is highly appreciated!
Be happy!
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Wed. 28th September 2011 11:37
- Last reply: Thu. 29th September 2011 10:56
We list 3 suppliers who tell us they sell Passiflora incarnata (Maypops). In order to see the list you'll need to either register or log in as a full member.
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