Passiflora racemosa, syn. P. princeps is a vine which is native to Brazil and which bears ornamental red flowers that are grouped in racemes (which explains its species name.)
This vine is not really frost-hardy, but can withstand winters of USDA zones 10 and warmer. Elsewhere, it should be overwintered under glass.
Leaves are evergreen, alternate, glabrous, coriaceous, entire to trilobed, glossy on the upper side and about 4 in (10 cm) long.
Flowers are about 4 in (10 cm) wide, are bright crimson and have red with white or pure white corona filaments. They are grouped in racemes of up to 30 flowers. This vine blooms over a long period in warm climates.
The fruit of P. racemosa is yellow-green when ripe, 3 in (7.5 cm) or less long.
Passiflora racemosa requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This vine needs a well-drained and fairly fertile soil that retains moisture.
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Category - vine
Dimensions
Height 10.00 m
Width 5.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -1.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 2.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : red
Propagation - cutting, layering, seeds This vine can be propagated by seeds, (in spring, with bottom heat) by cuttings (in spring with semi-herbaceous stems or in summer with half-ripe wood) or by air layers (in spring or in fall.)
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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