Passiflora 'Betty Myles Young'

Also Known As

Passiflora x 'Betty Myles Young'
Betty Myles Young Passion Flower

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

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

planting zones

8a-11

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Passiflora 'Betty Myles Young' plant details

Passiflora 'Betty Myles Young' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In summer lavender, purple and white flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora 'Betty Myles Young'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora 'Betty Myles Young'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Passiflora 'Betty Myles Young' is a vigorous, very hardy passion flower that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is evergreen down to -8 degrees Celsius and hardy to about -12 degrees Celsius. The blooms are up to 12 cm in diametre and lightly scented. The broad petals are pale to deep lilac with white central streaking that contrast perfectly with the maroon filaments. The fruits are large, decorative, and ripen to a yellow orange. Bury stems six inches deep to increase hardiness. Where not hardy, passionflowers can be grown as a patio plant in summer and a houseplant in winter. Plants bloom on a new wood so a hard prune can be given each spring.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

?A hybrid from Myles Irvine, who is known for composting all but the very best of his seedling crosses. Betty Myles Young is a vigorous and floriferous passion flower, named after Irvine's mother and developed in the UK. Blooms bring purple petals with blue-violet filaments and a light scent. Irvine, UK, 2005.A RIVERSIDE?? Hybrid!

By: Brushwood Nursery

Riverside Hybrid®. This triploid has extra large flowers and a sturdy constitution. Blooming reliably from spring to fall, it is a lovely combination of violet-blue with a distinct band of purple and white. The plentiful golden orange fruits add a decorative note. Fertile, well-drained soil, not overly rich in nitrogen.

By: Select Seeds

In the world of passion flowers, 'Betty Myles Young' stands out for its color, fragrance and ability to bloom reliably. The purple sepal has a blush of dusky blue and the corolla has a defined band of dark purple and white. Flowers appear from spring to fall, and blooms emit a light and subtle fragrance. Grow in full sun on a trellis or arch to support its vining nature. A hybrid of Myles Irvine.