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Passiflora Damsels Delight- Passion Flower

Passiflora Damsel's Delight
Passion Flower, Passion Vine

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The plant arrived in good condition but a bit bare and without any shoots. Nevertheless, I have confidence for the future as I know from experience that the plants from Promesse de fleurs are of good quality.

Michèle, 01/03/2023

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This passion flower is a new vigorous hybrid, hardy to -8°C, with flowers that closely resemble those of the sturdy blue passion flower. However, its flowers are much larger, up to 12cm (5in) in diameter, and more colourful, as they are crowned with violet filaments in the centre, white in the middle and bright blue at the tips. Its foliage, thick and shiny dark green, is evergreen. This variety can be grown in pots in colder regions or in the open ground in milder climates.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Passiflora 'Damsel's Delight' is a new hybrid variety of passionflower with the same qualities of robustness and hardiness as its presumed parent, the Passiflora caerulea. While this vigorous vine bears a strong resemblance to its parent, it surpasses it in terms of its flowering, which is both more spectacular and more colourful. Its flower, measuring up to 12cm (5in) in diameter, captivates the eye with a central crown of tricoloured filaments forming a target, or a large open eye with three well-defined chromatic circles. Its foliage, thick and glossy dark green, deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on the climate, is an additional asset for quickly hiding a wire fence or an unsightly barrier. Whether planted in the ground or in a pot, it thrives in full sun and fertile, deep, and moisture-retaining soil.

Mostly native to tropical areas of South America, passionflowers belong to the large family of Passifloraceae, which includes 400 species and numerous spontaneous or horticultural hybrids.

'Damsel's Delight' is one of them, obtained in the United Kingdom by the renowned passionflower breeder Myles Irvine and recently introduced to the market. This voluble plant clings to its support with tendrils, reaching heights of over 4m (13ft). It is characterised by its quadrangular stems adorned with thick, five-lobed, glossy dark green leaves, which may be more or less evergreen. Its slightly fragrant flowering peaks in June, continuing sporadically until late summer. The flowers of this variety are very large, measuring over 10cm (4in) in diameter, but only last for a day. They consist of large white ovoid petals washed with lilac, with a central crown of filaments streaked with very dark violet, white, and vibrant blue. The nail-shaped stamen cluster is green. The unusual shape of the flower evolves: the petals and sepals curl, while the filament crown folds and then straightens to avoid self-pollination. This hybrid variety produces very few fruits, which are like large orange eggs containing a not very tasty flesh composed of small vesicles.

This evergreen Passionflower, hardy to -8°C (17.6°F), is resilient due to its stump and thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil that is not too dry, in a sunny and sheltered location. Pruning at the end of flowering consists of reducing the branches to maintain an attractive habit. It thrives in all southern and Atlantic regions, alongside other beautiful vines such as Holboellia coriacea, Mandevilla laxa, and Hardenbergia violacea. With its height of 4 to 7m (13 to 23ft) and its sumptuous and highly exotic flowering, the Passiflora 'Damsel's Delight' is used to adorn walls, fences, wire mesh, porches, and trellises. It is also highly appreciated in conservatories, where it can withstand the coldest winters without damage.

Passiflora Damsels Delight- Passion Flower in pictures

Passiflora Damsels Delight- Passion Flower (Flowering) Flowering
Passiflora Damsels Delight- Passion Flower (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 90 cm
Growth rate very fast

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time May to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, Light lemony fragrance.
Fruit colour orange

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Passiflora

Cultivar

Damsel's Delight

Family

Passifloraceae

Other common names

Passion Flower, Passion Vine

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference835731

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Planting and care

'Damsel's Delight' passionflower is a plant that needs sun and warmth to flower well. It should be sheltered from cold, drying winds. Plant it in ordinary, deep, well-worked and well-drained soil. Hardy until about -8°C, it can be planted in the ground in the south and along most of the Atlantic coast, in a protected position, with good winter mulching. Place it on a structure to support the weight of the vegetation. Train its branches well on the support as the vegetation is exuberant, and its tendrils quickly take hold of any support they detect. Pruning before winter is recommended to keep a reasonable size. Do not hesitate to cut back the main branches to facilitate growth. Remove dead or misplaced branches and ventilate the plant by pruning excess branches. Watch out for scale insects and whiteflies, as well as the cucumber mosaic virus. Treat preventively.

 

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
Type of support Arch, Pergola, Trellis

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Deep, flexible, lightweight

Care

Pruning instructions Prune your passionflower to 50 cm (20in) from the soil in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs protection
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