Glamourous, hardy, and highly scented, Passiflora caerulea is a popular climber which will enrobe walls, trellis and fencing with evergreen, palmate, waxy foliage. From July to September intriguingly scented blooms with a mouth-watering fragrance, likened to sweet grapes, are borne in succession. Flowers remain open for several days at a time and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. These are followed by egg-shaped, orange fruits which, though not particularly tasty fresh, are good for jams and jellies. Passiflora caerulea is a self-twining climber with attractive spiralling tendrils. It holds the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for outstanding performance in the garden. Plants prefer moist, well-drained soil of any type except heavy clay. Position in full sun or partial shade with a south or west-facing aspect. A hardy (H4) evergreen, climbing shrub which may need some protection if temperatures dip below -5 to -10°C. Reaches a height of up to 12m with a spread of 4m.
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