Waterloo Blue Passion Flower is a vigorous twining vine with shiny green lobed foliage that is semi-evergreen in warmer climates. The unusual flowers are white with a blue disk of filaments and tentacle-like projections bloom from summer into fall. Following the flowers are egg-sized deep orange fruits that last through fall. Grows best with support in full sun and well-drained soils. Needs a strong support to climb. Humidity tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial, Vine |
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Origins: |
Brazil and Argentina |
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Height: |
10’- 25’ |
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Spread: |
2’- 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue+White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Flowers on new growth, so prune in early spring. Keep soils warm but on the dry side in winter. Caterpillars will readily devour healthy foliage. Otherwise, various pests are common but cause minimal damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Walls and trellises, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Rudbeckia, Coneflower
IMAGE: Mafiou44, Fleur de jardin, CC BY-SA 3.0
