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Passiflora Purple Passion and Constance Elliott

Passiflora Purple Passion® et Constance Elliott
Passion flower

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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 pair of passion flower plants that bloom from summer until the first frosts. These exuberant climbers bear evergreen foliage and produce extraordinary lightly fragrant 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 sensitive to cold. 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).
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

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. 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Growth rate very fast

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Fruit colour orange

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Passiflora

Cultivar

Purple Passion® et Constance Elliott

Family

Passifloraceae

Other common names

Passion flower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference870271

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Planting and care

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.

 

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Container, Climbing, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) 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 to 50cm (20in) from the soil in late spring.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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