Description
Looking to grow a cold hardy passion flower for fruit? This bargain bundle is great choice for those in colder climates. It includes 2 different Passiflora incarnata cultivars. Passiflora incarnata is the most cold hardy Passion Flower variety we grow. It grows and flowers profusely even in colder climates adding a touch of exotic flare to any garden. In fact, it will even produce edible fruit in northern climates. Best of all, it is a native plant that is pollinator and wildlife friendly. You will likely find, that this vine is a magnet for both pollinators and fritillary butterfly larvae.
Incarnata vines are easy to grow, and bloom generously throughout the summer. Incarnata will produce copious quantities of small tasty fruit if pollinated. However, Passion Flowers do not generally self-pollinate. This bundle contains two genetically different plant which ensures that you will be able to get fruit. The starter plants in this bundle include 1 Passiflora incarnata, and 1 Passiflora incarnata ‘Alba’.
When it gets frozen in the fall, it dies back to the ground and reappears in May resulting in its common name ‘maypop’. Also, it will sucker from the roots and spread sending up new stems where the roots have run to. You can control its spread by simply pulling or cutting down the unwanted sprouts.
You should plant it in full sun and provide it with plenty of water during the growing season to get the most flowers. However, to successfully overwinter this vine, it will need to be located in a well drained spot.
Each item added to cart will include a 2 pack of 2.5″ pots.
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.
Hardiness Zone: 6
What does hardiness zone 6 mean?
It means that this Passiflora is cold tolerant and does not require protection from freezing temperatures. If you are growing it outdoors, it can survive temperatures down to about 0 degrees as long as it is in a well drained spot. The top will be killed to the ground, but it should re-sprout from the roots. Additionally, in colder areas, it would benefit from a protective winter mulch. If grown in a container, it will need to have the roots protected from freezing temperatures.
Need more growing instructions?
Check out our Passion Flower Care page.
Not quite what you’re looking for?
Check out our other Cold Hardy Passiflora.
What about our shipping policies?
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