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Passiflora vitifolia 'Scarlet Flame'

Family Passifloraceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height
Spread
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Passiflora vitifolia 'Scarlet Flame' bears showy, multi-coloured bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid spring to mid-fall. This vine is climbing in form and has deep green foliage that is glossy, coarse textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Passiflora vitifolia 'Scarlet Flame' is showy, striped and aromatic. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning vine which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container, culinary, specimen, tropical and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Passiflora vitifolia 'Scarlet Flame' .
Cautions The growth rate of Passiflora vitifolia 'Scarlet Flame' is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Plan on regular maintenance to keep this vine looking its best. Depending upon your local conditions, Passiflora vitifolia 'Scarlet Flame' may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.