Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Passiflora incarnata is a fast growing, perennial, herbaceous climbing plant with creeping or climbing stems. The plant dies in fall off above ground and weather is in May and June from the thick, fleshy roots. It reproduces by means of fertilization and via underground runners. The flower color is variable and may pale white or pinkish purple, but also lavender purple to reddish purple, and also bright purple or violet. Even the flowers can plant one variable in color.

Passiflora incarnata was the natural range found in bushes, urban areas, uncut meadows, roadsides and along railway lines. In areas with growing trees, they will disappear because the trees take away the sun. The plant can survive temperatures down to -15 ° C, after which he Passiflora lutea is the most hardy passionflower. Especially in young plants, it is advisable to cover the roots with leaves, because real hardiness is obtained only after a few years when fleshy roots are developed. It is best planted in a sheltered location, for example under an excellent roof. There should be water permeable, nutrient-poor soil. He does not thrive on clay that water does not pass well. The plant dies in the winter to the ground off. If he wintered above freezing, the stems will not or only partially die. In Central Europe and some new growth, depending on weather conditions in its natural range occurs there from May to late July. Usually grow new shoots in the soil around the mother plant, which can be removed and transplanted.

Seed description:
Seeds 24 hour soak in orange juice and then sow seed and cutting soil. Keep soil constantly moist, cover with plastic wrap or glass and germinate in a warm and bright place indoors. Germination can take several weeks to months.

price 3:30