Name: Passiflora 'Kew Gardens'
SKU: kew
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Passiflora ‘Kew Gardens’

Dainty 3″ light pink blooms with short white filaments. This moderately sized vine is an old fashioned favorite which has been around since the 1800s.

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Description

The dainty 3″ blooms on Passiflora ‘Kew Gardens’ come in shades of light pink, and are topped with short white filaments. Every single flower is so pretty and perfect that they demand a second look. This easy to grow vine has oval, leathery leaves that will withstand abuse. You will love this heirloom plant which has been filling gardens with flowers since the 1800s. You cannot go wrong with this old fashioned favorite as it will bloom year round given appropriate conditions to keep it actively growing. Provided with ample sunlight, water, and warmth, this is a vigorous vine that will grow rapidly producing a new flower bud at each leaf node. It is also an excellent container plant that blooms readily and responds well to size management pruning. Try stringing it along your porch railing to add a touch of elegance to you yard.

In most places you should plant it in full sun. However, in hot climates it might prefer to have some light afternoon shade.

For each item added to 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 ‘Kew Gardens’ (also sometimes called x kewensis) origin is unknown. Currently it is thought that the plant in cultivation may be P. racemosa x P. mucronata.

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 temperatures start regularly dipping below 50 degrees. Freezing temperatures will kill it.