Passion flowers bloom in many colors
As numerous as the different Passiflora species are, they are also different in their home, habit and growth conditions. In addition to numerous blue and white flowering species exude a very special fascination, especially the pink and red flower colors. None of the red blooming ones Passion flowers are hardy.
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The most beautiful red blooming passion flowers
| Passiflora | Flower size | Flower color | origin | Maintenance effort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. coccinea | up to 12 cm | scarlet purple | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela | Blossom only when kept in a winter garden or similar. ä. |
| P. murucuja | up to 6 cm | red to purple | Puerto Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic | very easy to care for, short stature |
| P. vitifolia | up to 16 cm | bright red | Nicaragua, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru | always make sure there is enough water and light |
| P. racemosa | up to 10 cm | deep red | Brazil | Blossom only when kept in a winter garden or similar. ä. |
| P. alata | up to 10 cm | deep red-purple-white | Brazil | Blossom only when kept in a winter garden or similar. ä. |
| P. piresii | up to 12 cm | deep orange | Hybrid of P. quadrifaria and P. vitifolia | easy-care |
Caring for the red passion flower
These passion flowers are very different in terms of their maintenance effort. While Passiflora murucuja reliably shows its small flowers even without excessive care measures, other species only develop their enchanting floral splendor under glass and with a lot of effort. The flowers of P. alata, also called winged Passion flower referred to as. As a rule of thumb, the deeper and darker the red of the flower, the more demanding the Passiflora is in terms of its care.
Tips & Tricks
The Passiflora quadrangularis (giant grenadilla) blooms very colorful with red petals and a purple-white halo. The up to 30 centimeters long Fruits are edible.
