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Passiflora alata 'Ruby Glow'

Family Passifloraceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 7.5 m (6 - 25 ft)
Spread
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The vine Passiflora alata 'Ruby Glow' (winged passionflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, multi-coloured white and fragrant blooms during mid summer to late fall. The matte foliage is deep green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. Passiflora alata 'Ruby Glow' (winged passionflower) produces fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has showy and scaly stems. A specimen plant, Passiflora alata 'Ruby Glow' (winged passionflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container, culinary, ground cover, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics This vine attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Passiflora alata 'Ruby Glow' (winged passionflower) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. It will need to be pruned regularly. Where conditions are favourable, Passiflora alata 'Ruby Glow' (winged passionflower) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.