Passiflora Chat

I used to have quite a few interesting Passiflora species.
Got them from the National Collection.

Sadly, I have lost some of them, and the National Collection no longer does mail order.

 

I planted one last summer forgot which one, but not the bog standard, i think it was purple. When the weather improves I will find the label in the shed.

 

Longk , I searched your list in vain for mine without luck . Its Passiflora Purple Haze , planted in a large terracotta pot . It grew well and I got ONE flower very late last year ! Its outside in a very sheltered spot will it be OK , worst temp here is -3°c ?

 

I've tried "white lightning" on one occasion, not sure what I really had but the flowers were disappointing.
I've tried what was supposed to be "Constance Elloitt" on a couple of occasions, but one turned out to be P. cerulea and the other is yet to flower.

 

Really?! In what way?

 

Not my list, but if it included every known variety and species it would be twice as long!
As far as hardiness, if it's a P.caerulea hybrid/variety it should be safe...............

I'm no expert though.

 

Harry, have a look at my last picture, its "purple Haze".
As far as I know it fairly hardy, but not totally.

 

I'm guessing mine must be a "white lightening" then?

 

I'd like a few of the species, but winter space is already at a premium.............

 

Not sure as there's too much blue.

I'm still learning though.

 

Cheers Pete , re read you post and that's the one . Pity its not a prolific flowerer . Only time will tell if it has survived the winter.

 

My guess would be P. cerulea Mum.
Its a bit variable regarding how much blue it has.

 

I've just bought a "Violacea" (Morrisons: £2)

Label says it should be overwintered in an unheated greenhouse (don't have a greenhouse). The RHS site says it is hardy to -1C. So, I'm thinking ... if I packed straw around it over winter, while in situ, would that be sufficient?

 

You could probably keep the root alive that way.
Unfortunately with most passion flowers you need to keep at least some of the top growth.
A plant growing from the ground each year is unlikely to flower prolifically, if at all, for the more tender ones.

 

finger cross
I`ve got a passiflora inspiration coming my way .



need to make a special mix , but can find one of the soil