Description
This is one of the most popular and hardiest Passiflora hybrids available. So, if you like purple passion flowers, you can’t go wrong with this tried and true plant. Passiflora ‘Incense’ produces whimsical 3-4” purple flowers with long wavy purple filaments all summer long. In addition to the flowers, this vine boasts very attractive leaves that are unbothered by insects. The leaves make excellent food for fritillary butterfly larvae if you are seeking a highly ornamental vine for your butterfly garden.
As is common with most cold hardy passion flowers, Passiflora ‘Incense’ suckers readily. This means that it will re-sprout from the roots if frozen back to the ground. Due to this suckering habit, it may also pop up in other places in your garden. Because of this suckering characteristic, and due to its large size, this vine is best planted in the ground somewhere that it will have plenty of space to grow. However, this vine also performs well in a container for those who are located in climates too cold for outdoor planting.
You should definitely plant this vine in the sunniest location you have. If it is shaded it will not bloom at all.
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 ‘Incense’ is P. cincinnata x P. incarnata. Robert Knight’s hybrid.
Hardiness zone: 7
What does hardiness zone 7 mean?
It means that this Passiflora is cold tolerant and does not require protection from freezing temperatures. If you are growing it planted outdoors, it can survive temperatures down to about 10 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.
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 Blue Eyed Susan for a similar looking but larger flower, or our other Cold Hardy Passiflora for more cold tolerant options.
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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