The passion flower, which is popular as an ornamental plant, has already surprised many a plant lover, as many species in the comprehensive genus can grow very tall - and also need support when growing. Passiflora are perennial, herbaceous climbing plants that climb up a trellis, a wall or similar.
Which trellis fits the passion flower?
Passion flowers need trellises such as arches for houseplants or metal trellises and wooden frames outdoors to support their growth. The climbing aids should provide space for growth heights of 3 meters and more and can be adjusted by cutting back the plant if necessary.
Suitable climbing aids for passion flowers
If you are looking for a suitable passiflora for indoor cultivation, then be sure to pay attention to the vigor of the selected species: Some types of passionflower can reach heights of between six to ten meters. Others remain significantly smaller. A round arch (€229.00 on Amazon) as a climbing aid is very suitable for houseplants, as it gives the plant the opportunity to grow in a space-saving manner. Outdoor passion flowers, on the other hand, can easily grow up a metal trellis or a high wooden frame, although heights of three meters or more are not uncommon.
Tips & Tricks
Passionflowers grow quite slowly at first, but then seem to literally explode. However, if your passiflora gets too big, you can easily cut it back.
