Red Passion Flower is a tendril-climbing, evergreen vine that produces beautiful and extraordinary flowers. It can bloom throughout the year, but its peak bloom time is in the Summer and Fall. It is a fast grower and has an exotic, tropical look. It is an excellent choice for walls, trellises, fences or arbors. It attracts a variety of butterflies and hummingbirds!
How to care for Red Passion Flower
Light. Plant in full sun, where passion vines perform best.
Water. Like other passion vines, it needs well-drained soil but regular watering.
Size. Climbs 4 ft or more. Passion vines grow as high and wide as their support, so plant at the base of a fence, trellis or arbor.
Pruning. Prune as needed to keep the vine in bounds. Keep it off tall fences and trees so it stays easy to trim.
Problems to watch. Butterfly caterpillars chew the leaves, slowing growth, but the vine recovers. Passion vines are susceptible to nematodes.
Good to know. Not all passion fruits taste good, and some are toxic. Do not eat the fruit unless the species is known to be edible.
Sources: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Passion Flower · UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County: Passionflowers for Central Florida
