Passiflora manicata

The red flowers bloom for 2 days and succeed each other from April-September! Grow the plant in a large pot, they like to be outdoors and can (therefore) better withstand a cooler summer than the famous red vitifolia (which bloom better in the greenhouse or conservatory).

Sowing passion flowers is an exciting adventure! Regular supply of fresh seeds is important, otherwise germination takes a very long time or does not occur. Through collaboration with the National Passiflora Collection, we are assured of a successful and special assortment. The flowering period is usually in summer, from May-November. In the plant's cycle, a sowing time from February-May is recommended, but with extra care, year-round sowing is possible. First soak the seeds in milk for 1 day, then sow in a loose 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 bear fruit 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 manicata
Dutch: Red Container Passionflower
English: Red Passionflower