red passion flower

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist in winter. May be grown outdoors in most fertile, moist but well-drained soils. Provide support for climbing stems and shelter from cold, drying winds

Pruning group 11 or pruning group 12 in early spring

Propagate by seed sown at 13 to 18°C in spring or root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Layering can be carried out in spring or autumn

Glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and glasshouse whitefly may be a problem under glass

Generally disease free