Passiflora racemosa – Red Passionflower

Description

Passiflora racemosa – Red Passionflower

Family: Passifloraceae
Packet: 10 seeds

Description

Native to Brazil, Passiflora racemosa is valued for its vivid red flowers and vigorous evergreen climbing habit. Its green fruit has been described as edible, but it is primarily grown as an ornamental passionflower.

Key Features

• Flower colour: Red
• Habit: Evergreen Climbing Vine
• Fruit: Green fruit, described as edible

Growing Conditions

Grow on a sturdy support in sun or part shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Water during dry periods and protect from frost.

Seed Propagation

1. Soak seeds in room-temperature water for approximately 24 hours before sowing.
2. Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix.
3. Keep warm and evenly moist, but never waterlogged.
4. Allow several weeks or longer for germination; seedlings may emerge at different times.

Germination advice: These instructions are a recommended guide. Germination results and timing may vary depending on seed freshness, storage, temperature and growing conditions. Alternative propagation methods may also be successful.