Linacre Plants

Passiflora caerulea is possibly the best know genus Passiflora. Since its demands are modest, it is suited for any location. It always develops into a decorative eye catcher, whether as a houseplants, a robust container plant, straight in the garden or in a conservatory or greenhouse. It will tolerate a temperature down to-15^oC when young and even lower temperatures when several years old. Plant in May or end May directly in the garden in a well drained hole large enough to accommodate the roots preferably in a south facing wall. Normally the plant develops very well and develops such vigorous roots that it is prepared for the next winter. If a plant perishes during a cold winter this is generally due not to the cold but due to rotting of the roots caused by continues rain. The drier the location the better will stand frosty spells.

This species comes from Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Flowers are about 8-10cm in diameter. Towards the end of summer the plant bears edible orange fruits that are 5-7cm long in combination with the flower this will give the plant a decorative effect.

There are several varieties of caerulea one is the popular Constance Elliott completely white which is also resistant to frost down to -15^oC and caerulea Chine Blue.