Passion flower

CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. One of the hardiest species provided the growing site is dry or well-drained. The flowers are large and variable in colour: white, soft purple or lilac. This variation occurs within a single plant! The large, spherical, edible fruits are light yellow. Also important is the medicinal effect of the leaves (tincturae passiflorae).

Sowing passion flowers is a fascinating adventure! Regular supply of fresh seeds is important, otherwise germination will take a very long time or fail. Through collaboration with the National Passiflora Collection, we are assured of a successful and special assortment. The flowering time is usually in the summer, from May-November. In the plant's cycle, a sowing time of February-May is recommended, but with extra care, year-round sowing is possible. First, soak the seeds for 1 day in milk, then sow in a light mixture of 3/4 sifted peat moss and 1/4 washed sand, under cover of a hood or film. Germination temperature 25-30°C, ventilate when the first pair of leaves has formed. Most species produce fruit through cross-pollination; a few self-pollinators are listed separately. Some species are resistant to our winters outdoors, others should be treated as container plants.

Names:
Latin: Passiflora incarnata
Dutch: Passiebloem
English: May Pop, May Apple