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apricot vine

Passiflora incarnata (F)

Fragrant

Genus: Passiflora
Family: Passifloraceae
Common Names: flesh-coloured granadilla, Holy Rood flower, May hops, May pops, maypop, passion vine, wild passion flower, ground ivy [2], May apple [2]

About this plant

P. incarnata is a short, tendril climber to about 2m tall with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Scented, bowl-shaped, pale purple to almost white flowers, with purple and white coronas, are produced in summer, followed by edible, egg-shaped, yellow fruit

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 11 or pruning group 12 if necessary, in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering in spring or autumn

Pests

Usually pest free

Diseases

May be subject to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

ArchitecturalCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years