Scarlet Flame - Passion Flower Vine - Passiflora coccinea Hybrid - Live Plant Starter - Large Red Bloom - 10-14 Inches Tall - 4 Inch Pot

Brand: Emerald Goddess Gardens

Color: Red

Features:

• Passion Flowers are native to Brazil and Argentina and are an absolute must-have for any romance, heirloom, or butterfly garden.All passion vine flowers are unique and unlike any other flowering plant. In the early 1600s, Catholic priests in Peru documented what they believed to be a religious symbolism in the unique flowers of this beautiful vine. The priests related the parts of the flower to features of the Crucifixion, and thus the name passiflora or passion flower was coined.
• Scarlet Flame is a popular tropical Passiflora hybrid that produces a profusion of unique flowers in bright, true red, with a white crown fringed in short red filaments. Blooms are lightly fragrant, nectar-rich, attractive to hummingbirds and a variety of pollinators. It is primarily grown for its vigorous, easy-care habit and beautiful flowers. While it can set fruit, it typically requires hand pollination. Useful as a nectar source, not a host plant.
• Care: For optimal growth, plant your passion flower in a partial-shade location with fertile, well-draining soil and a trellis or other support. Water deeply, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid spindly growth. Fertilize with a quality, bloom-boosting fertilizer in the spring, and prune as needed after flowering to control size.
• Indoor Growing: Most Passiflora Vines can be grown indoors, but need modifications to increase light, temps, and humidity to bloom. However, to grow indoors, plant in a pot with good drainage and position it in bright, indirect light. A small trellis can be useful for support. Misting the leaves can help maintain the humidity. Plants grown indoors rarely produce fruit. Scarlet flame is a large, agressive grower that may quickly become too big for the average indoor space.
• Climate: This vine is suited for tropical climates, and is recommended for Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from frost and freezing is required in all Zones.

Part Number: PAS-RED-SFP-04

Package Dimensions: 20.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 inches