Passiflora ‘Belotii’

$19.99

Highly fragrant, free-flowering hybrid. The flowers are unique with petals that alternate pink and white. Its an excellent choice for containers.

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Description

Passiflora ‘Belotii’, also known as Passiflora alata x caerulea, is a highly fragrant, free-flowering hybrid that is a tried and true favorite. The flowers are quite unique. Unlike most flowers, the petals of Belotii’s flowers alternate pink and white. These alternating petals are topped with banded filaments that are a dark bluish purple. As a matter of fact, Belotii produces blooms so huge and amazing people often think they are fake. Another feature that makes this plant a favorite is its heady fragrance, which they use to make perfume. So you should definitely plant it somewhere you can take advantage of both the blooms and its amazing fragrance.

This vine has many other valuable features, not the least of which is how easy it is to grow. This attribute makes it a great choice for a first passion flower. Other pros to this plant include that it will bloom spring to fall, and even in the winter if given enough light and warmth. It is unfazed by summer heat or cool autumn weather. Plus it is a smaller vine which makes it an excellent choice for growing in containers.  This makes it accessible to gardeners in colder climates. Lastly, unlike many Passiflora which can be difficult to overwinter without a greenhouse, this vine will overwinter inside in a sunny window without fuss.

Like most Passion Flowers, this vine will perform best if planted in full sun, though it will tolerate some shade without much reduction in blooms.

For each item added to your cart, you will receive 1 starter plant in a 2.5” pot. A photo example of the starter plants we ship can be found on our Ordering and Shipping FAQ page. The plants are well rooted and are ready to be potted into a larger container.

For those interested, Passiflora ‘Belotii’ is P. alata x P. caerulea. It is an old hybrid produced in the 1800’s. Alternate spellings commonly seen include belottii, and belotti.

Hardiness Zone: 10

What does hardiness zone 10 mean?

It means that this Passiflora is not cold tolerant and requires protection from freezing temperatures. If you are growing it outdoors, bring it inside once it starts to freeze.  This variety will tolerate temperatures down to freezing. Frost and prolonged cold temperatures will kill it.

Not sure what your hardiness zone is?

Check out the USDA Interactive Zone Map to find out!

Need more growing instructions?

Check out our Passion Flower Care page.

Not quite what you’re looking for?

Check out our collection of Easy Care Passiflora for a colorful selection of other free flowering varieties.

Looking to grow Passiflora for fritillary butterfly larvae?

In our experience, out of all the varieties we grow Passiflora incarnata is their favorite food.

What about our shipping policies?

Please visit our Ordering and Shipping FAQ to find out more about what you can expect when ordering from us.

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