Passiflora herbertiana (F) — Climbing

Overview

Passiflora herbertiana (F) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Passiflora, part of the Passifloraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Passiflora herbertiana (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 herbertiana is a climbing shrub cultivar within the Passiflora genus, known for its tender, evergreen foliage and strikingly structured flowers with vibrant coronal filaments. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring moist but well-drained loam soils with neutral to alkaline or acidic pH. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and wall-side borders. It flowers in spring and summer, producing prominent fruits, and requires propagation by seed, semi-ripe cuttings, or layering.

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 herbertiana (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 herbertiana (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 herbertiana (F)?

Passiflora herbertiana (F) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Passiflora herbertiana (F) need?

Passiflora herbertiana (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 herbertiana (F) hardy in the UK?

Passiflora herbertiana (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 herbertiana (F)?

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layer in spring or autumn.

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