Passiflora caerulea 'Select'

Also Known As

Select Blue Passion Flower

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Passiflora caerulea 'Select' plant details

Passiflora caerulea 'Select' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In summer black and blue 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 'Select'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora caerulea 'Select'

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This floriferous selection has markedly larger flowers with darker black centres and deeper blue petals than the form commonly in cultivation (see photo). Passiflora caerulea is hardy in coastal BC, especially against a south facing wall or fence. Bury the stem four inches deep to improve hardiness 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 produced if pollinators visit.