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Passiflora alata (Winged-stem passion flower)
1 hour care
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per year
6m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Passiflora alata
Other names
Winged-stem passion flower, Fragrant granadilla, Winged passion-flower, Maracuja de refresco
Genus
Passiflora Passiflora
Species
P. alata - P. alata is a vigorous, frost-tender, twining, evergreen to semi-evergreen climber with winged stems bearing broadly ovate or oblong, dark green leaves divided into three lobes and, in summer, fragrant, bowl-shaped, deep crimson flowers with prominent, purple and white coronas. Flowers are followed by ovoid to pear-shaped, edible, yellow fruit.
Passiflora alata is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Crimson in Spring; Crimson in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11 or, if needed, group 12 in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Passiflora alata (Winged-stem passion flower) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Low Maintenance, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in sun or part shade. In cold areas, grow in a container & overwinter indoors. May need some support. May be grown under glass in loam-based compost in full light, shaded from hot sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Passiflora alata
Other names
Winged-stem passion flower, Fragrant granadilla, Winged passion-flower, Maracuja de refresco
Genus
Passiflora Passiflora
Species
P. alata - P. alata is a vigorous, frost-tender, twining, evergreen to semi-evergreen climber with winged stems bearing broadly ovate or oblong, dark green leaves divided into three lobes and, in summer, fragrant, bowl-shaped, deep crimson flowers with prominent, purple and white coronas. Flowers are followed by ovoid to pear-shaped, edible, yellow fruit.
Native to
Brazil, Peru
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Crimson in Spring; Crimson in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11 or, if needed, group 12 in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Passiflora alata (Winged-stem passion flower) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Low Maintenance, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in sun or part shade. In cold areas, grow in a container & overwinter indoors. May need some support. May be grown under glass in loam-based compost in full light, shaded from hot sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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