🌺🔵 Bluecrown Passionflower (Passiflora caerulea) – 50 Exotic Vine Seeds

Passiflora caerulea, known as Bluecrown Passionflower or Blue Passion Vine, is a stunning and vigorous climbing vine famous for its intricate, exotic flowers with striking blue and white coronas. This beautiful tropical vine produces unique, fragrant blooms followed by edible fruit, making it a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the exotic to trellises, fences, or pergolas.

Usage:
Perfect for vertical gardening on trellises, arbors, fences, balconies, or patios. Ideal for creating natural privacy screens, shading, or as an ornamental focal point. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and the fruit is edible when ripe.

Sowing Time:

• Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost.

• Transplant outdoors when all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.

Germination:

• Germinates in 14–28 days at 20–25°C (68–77°F).

• Soak seeds overnight before sowing to improve germination rates.

• Sow 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep in well-draining soil.

Soil Requirements:

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

• Soil pH 6.0–7.5 is ideal.

Light Requirements:

• Full sun to partial shade.

• Best flowering and fruiting in full sun.

Watering:

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

• Tolerates short dry spells once established.

Planting Tips:

• Provide sturdy support for climbing.

• Space plants 1.5–2 meters (5–6.5 feet) apart for optimal growth.

• Prune after flowering to encourage bushier growth and more flowers.

Height & Spread:

• Can climb up to 6–10 meters (20–33 feet) in height.

• Spread varies based on support structure.

Additional Info:
Bluecrown Passionflower is prized for its extraordinary floral structure and versatility as a vigorous climber. Besides its beauty, the plant has edible fruits often used in jams, desserts, and beverages. It’s relatively hardy and can tolerate mild frost, making it suitable for a range of climates.

The package contains 0.2 g or around 50 seeds

Passionflora coerulea