Overview
Passiflora coccinea (F) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Passiflora, part of the Passifloraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Passiflora coccinea (F) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, sub-tropical, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wall side borders and edible fruit.
About
Passiflora coccinea, commonly known as the red passion flower, is a tender, climbing shrub in the Passifloraceae family. It features evergreen foliage and strikingly structured flowers with vibrant coronal filaments, typical of the Passiflora genus. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral to alkaline or acidic pH. Suitable for sheltered spots, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and wall-side borders, and it produces prominent fruits that can be edible. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and flowers in spring and summer.
About the genus
Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 550 species of flowering plants, and the type genus of the family Passifloraceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Passiflora
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Passiflora coccinea (F) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Sub-tropical, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wall side borders, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Passiflora coccinea (F)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layer in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, mealybugs and scale insects
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Passiflora coccinea (F)?
Passiflora coccinea (F) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Passiflora coccinea (F) need?
Passiflora coccinea (F) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Passiflora coccinea (F) hardy in the UK?
Passiflora coccinea (F) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Passiflora coccinea (F)?
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layer in spring or autumn.
