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Passiflora Purple Passion and Constance Elliott
I have placed this duo in a large slate-coloured plastic container in front of a wall covered in slate. The passionflowers cling to the hooks. The ground is filled with 4 blue bacopas. Very rapid growth. Magnificent result.
Jean Paul, 30/10/2020
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A colourful duo of passion flowers that bloom from summer until the first frost. These exuberant climbers bear evergreen foliage and produce extraordinary lightly scented flowers. They are a deep purple in ‘Purple Passion’ and ivory-white in 'Constance Elliott'. These vigorous and floriferous varieties will climb up to 4m (13ft) in height. However, they are quite tender, so it is best to grow them in a large pot on a patio or in a conservatory. Bring the pots indoors when temperatures drop below a maximum of -2°C (28.4°F).
This duo consists of 1 Passiflora caerulea 'Constance Elliott' plant and 1 Passiflora 'Purple Passion' plant, both contained in the same pot.
Mostly native to tropical areas of South America, passion flowers belong to the large Passifloraceae family, which includes 400 species and numerous spontaneous or horticultural hybrids.
'Purple Passion' is one of them, bred in the Netherlands and introduced to the market in 2009. This voluble plant clings to its support using tendrils, reaching over 4m (13ft) in height. It is characterised by its quadrangular stems adorned with shiny dark green leaves divided into 5 thick oval lobes. The foliage is evergreen. Its flowering period extends from spring to autumn, with large flowers measuring 6cm (2in) in diameter that constantly renew themselves on the plant. Its slightly fragrant flowers are formed by mauve-purple tepals, with a striped crown in violet, white, and mauve. The stamen cluster is green. The unusual shape of the ephemeral flower evolves: petals and sepals curl up, while the crown of filaments folds and then straightens to avoid self-pollination. Once pollinated, the flowers give way to oval edible fruits, ripening to orange. They measure 5 to 6cm (2in) in length. The pulp is reddish, not very sweet, and not very aromatic.
‘Constance Elliott’, also known as the ‘White Passion Flower’, is an old variety that is still very popular. A little hardier than the caerulea species (-10°C (14°F)), it can remain in the ground during winter, provided it is exposed to the south or west and protected with mulch. From summer until the first frost, it boasts a constellation of ivory-white flowers, which are perfectly elegant against a backdrop of shiny dark green leaves. The heart is tinged with almond green and the violet stamens add the finishing touch to the picture.
Passion flowers grow easily in any well-drained, light, deep soil that is not too dry in summer. They flower generously in the sun in a sheltered location. Pruning, at the end of flowering, involves reducing the branches to maintain a beautiful habit.
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They thrive in sunlight and heat, and should be placed in a location sheltered from cold and drying winds. Plant them in ordinary, deep, well-worked and well-drained soil. They are hardy down to -5°C (23°F), so should only be planted in open ground in warm regions. If planted outside, choose a protected area and provide mulch in winter. Place them on a support to hold the weight of the vegetation. Train their branches on the support, as the growth is exuberant.
Pruning before winter is recommended to maintain a reasonable size. Cut back the main branches to facilitate growth. Remove dead or misplaced branches and aerate the plants by pruning excess branches.
Be careful of scale insects and whiteflies, as well as the cucumber mosaic virus. Treat preventively.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.