Passiflora Avalanche

A pure white Passion flower - full of intrigue and sophistication A semi-evergreen, fast-growing, tropical plant, perfect for scrambling up bare walls or fences. Known as Passion flower as it mirrors the symbols of Christs crucifixion. Mature H&S: 2.5m x 2.5m Chic blooms, full of pretty details are borne from June to September. Plant this unusual vine where the flowers can be viewed up close and fully appreciated. Edible, oval fruits ripen in autumn after a warm summer, or if grown in a greenhouse. Passion flowers prefer moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in a sheltered south or west-facing aspect. In cold areas protect the plant with fleece or move undercover to a frost-free place. Feed and water regularly during the growing season and prune in the spring to tidy up vines. Propagate by softwood cuttings or seed sown in spring. Passiflora Avalanche is a semi-evergreen, half-hardy perennial with an RHS hardiness rating of H3 - protection is required during winter in all but the most southerly regions.