Stinking Passionflower

Hairy stems and leaves, after vigorous growth, flower buds emerge, surrounded by very finely branched bracts (like Nigella). When opening, the beautiful, white flower reveals itself! The fruit is again enclosed by the beautiful bracts. The small fruits are very tasty.

Sowing passion flowers is a fascinating adventure! Important for this is a regular supply of fresh seeds, otherwise germination takes a very long time or fails. Through collaboration with the National Passiflora Collection, we are assured of a successful and special assortment. The flowering period is usually in the summer, from May-November. In the plant's cycle, a sowing period from February-May is recommended, but with extra care, year-round sowing is possible. First, soak the seeds for 1 day in milk, then sow them in an airy mixture of 3/4 sieved peat moss and 1/4 washed sand, covered with a lid or foil. Germination temperature 25-30°C, ventilate when the first pair of leaves has formed. Most species produce fruits through cross-pollination; some self-pollinators are listed separately. Some species are resistant to our winters outdoors, others should be treated as container plants.

Names:
Latin: Passiflora foetida
Dutch: Juffertje-In-'T Groen-Passiebloem
English: Stinking Passionflower