Passion flowers, originally mostly from South America, have also found their fans here. The easy-care and flowering plant impresses with its large, very showy flowers.
What does the passionflower flower look like?
The passion flower impresses with its large, eye-catching flowers with a halo and ring-shaped bracts. In the middle there are five stamens and three stigmas. Flower splendor usually lasts one to two days and appears in many colors.
The most beautiful feature of the passiflora: its flowers
If you are looking for a special ornamental plant, the passion flower with its beautiful flowers that can be up to 18 centimeters large, depending on the variety, is just the thing for you. Passion flowers come in many colors, with blue and red flowering types being particularly popular. The flowers have a striking halo surrounded by ten bracts in a ring. In the middle the five stamens and three stigmas protrude like columns. The individual flower usually only shows its splendor for one or two days before it fades - but the plant usually develops a lot of flowers that it shows over several months. With a little luck, fruits (inedible in most species) will develop that contain seeds.
Tips & Tricks
Passiflora can easily be grown from home-grown seeds. You can also use the seeds of purchased passion fruit or grenadilla - both plants belong to the passionflower family.
