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Passiflora caerulea 'Alba'

Also Known As

  • White Hardy Passion Flower

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Passiflora caerulea 'Alba' plant details

Passiflora caerulea 'Alba' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora caerulea 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: trellis, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora caerulea 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardly is there a flower that evokes a sense of the tropical more than the passion flowers. P. caerulea 'Alba' is the pure white form of the is hardy blue passion flower. Bury the stem 6 inches deep to increase hardiness. Plant in well-drained soil that is not too moist or too rich to promote more flowers and less greenery. Edible, but not the most tasty, yellow fruit are sometimes produced.

Gardening facts about Passiflora caerulea 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Passiflora caerulea 'Alba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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