Passiflora caerulea
Posted: July 4th, 2013, 12:45 pm
| Botanical Name | Passiflora caerulea |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Genus | Passiflora |
| Specie | Caerulea |
| Local Name in Urdu | 'Ghari Phool' or 'Saleebi Phool ki Bail' |
| Common Name | Blue passion flower, Common passion flower |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Cultivar Name | 'Chinensis' |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Vine/Tendril climber |
| Height | Up to 40 ft |
| Spacing | 8-10 ft |
| Flowering Months | Spring/Late autumn |
| Flower Color | Pale blue with white |
| Growing Areas | Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Tropical climates |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sun/Partial shade |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Propagation | Seeds, Stem cuttings, Air layering, Root cuttings |
| Uses | Ornamental orange colored fruits, Fragrant flowers |
| Other Details | Common passion flower is a very famous climber with almost artificial looking fragrant flowers, the flowers are followed by egg shaped orangy fruits that edible but taste is very sour. This vine is native to Argentina and Southern Brazil and climbs with the help of tendrils and is some what invasive if not checked. Growth excels in moderate humid climates and stops in cold months. Propagation is easy with seeds, stem cuttings taken in the months of July-September. Can be grown easily in Large containers. |