Passiflora racemosa 'Diva' (red passion flower 'Diva') — Climbing

Overview

Passiflora racemosa 'Diva' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Passiflora, part of the Passifloraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Passiflora racemosa 'Diva' 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 racemosa 'Diva' is a cultivar of the Passiflora genus, which comprises primarily tender, climbing shrubs with evergreen foliage and strikingly structured flowers. This red passion flower 'Diva' is a climbing wall shrub that thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, east-, west-, or south-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral to alkaline or acidic pH. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and wall-side borders, offering interest in spring and summer.

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 racemosa 'Diva' 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 racemosa 'Diva'

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 racemosa 'Diva'?

Passiflora racemosa 'Diva' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Passiflora racemosa 'Diva' need?

Passiflora racemosa 'Diva' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Passiflora racemosa 'Diva' hardy in the UK?

Passiflora racemosa 'Diva' 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 racemosa 'Diva'?

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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