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My guide to growing passion flowers in pots and containers both hardy and tender passion flowers indoors and outdoors
Growing passion flowers in pots and containers

Growing passion flowers in pots and containers

Passion flowers grow quite happily in pots and other containers and it’s a great alternative for those who can’t plant them in the ground or those who want to grow some of the more tender varieties in greenhouses and conservatories. Another advantage is planting them in this limited space stops them from getting out of hand and lets you fully control the environment they grow in, as they are notoriously vigorous. Plus, you can bring them indoors in the winter…

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Why are my passion flower leaves turning yellow or wilting
Why are my passion flower leaves turning yellow or wilting?

Why are my passion flower leaves turning yellow or wilting?

Your passion flower leaves turning yellow or wilting could be for environmental, biological or care reasons. Most of the time, it’s because there is too much or too little of particular nutrients in the soil that can cause yellow passion vine leaves. Another reason is they have Fusarium wilt which spreads in the soil and the first signs are yellowing leaves. Overwatering, as well as under-watering, can also cause the leaves to become yellow and start to wilt. Read on…

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Passion flowering not blooming is usually related to the environment which can mean not enough sun but also incorrect pruning is a big cause as well as pests.
Why are my passion flowers not blooming?

Why are my passion flowers not blooming?

The problem of your passion flowers not blooming may be due to environmental or biological factors, or because of how you’re attending to them. To give you an idea, pruning at the wrong time can remove most of the stems that produce the flowers resulting in no flowers that year. Feeding them with fertilisers that are hight in Nitrogen encourages lots of foliage growth at the expense of flowers, not enough sun can also lead to no flowers. As you…

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Passion flower problems are not that common and many relate to being planted in the wrong position or incorrect care.
Passion flower problems

Passion flower problems

Passion flower problems fall into one of three categories: environmental; biological; and your care. This article looks the variety of problems that can befall your passion flower climbers and explains what to do about each one. Environmental issues that cause passion flower problems Environmental problems include where you plant your passion flower, how much sun it gets and other situations in your garden. I have a complete article that details this. Please read Passiflora caerulea – growing and caring for…

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in this guide, I show you some of the common and not so common passion flower pests and diseases from aphids and spider mites to root rot and leaf spot disease
Passion flower pests and diseases (Passiflora)

Passion flower pests and diseases (Passiflora)

Passion flowers require relatively little care and maintenance to grow successfully. Once established, they can grow well, left virtually untouched for years. In fact, they are generally problem free with nothing more than a few aphids to worry about most of the time. However, there are a few passion flower pests and diseases that can take a liking to your passion flowers which might make an appearance, as I have found out a few times over the years. With this…

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in this guide I explain how and when I prune my passion flowers which involves lightly pruning after flowering or pruning in spring harder.
When and how to prune passion flowers

When and how to prune passion flowers

Passion flowers are low maintenance when it comes to deadheading and pruning. Just a little attention in spring or after flowering is all that’s needed to prune passion flowers. For most people, just a light pruning after flowering in summer is all that is needed. I like like to lightly prune my passion flowers after flowering to within two shoots of last year’s foliage. You can learn more about this and hard pruning for rejuvinare passion flowers below. Deadheading passion flowers…

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Passiflora caerulea - Growing and caring for passion flowers
Passiflora caerulea – Growing and caring for passion flowers (Passion flowers)

Passiflora caerulea – Growing and caring for passion flowers (Passion flowers)

Passion flowers (the most common being passiflora caerula) are usually grown as hardy border climbers or more tender conservatory plants for the less hardy varieties. Personally, I have always grown them as hardy plants outdoors in more sheltered positions. You can also grow the variety that produces the edible passion fruit although the taste is something most will not take a liking to. In my guide, I cover what you need to know when growing and caring for passion flowers…

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In this guide, I share my favourite climbers for pots and containers including clematis, exotic hardy passion flowers & other climbing plants
Top 10 Best Climbers for Pots & Containers

Top 10 Best Climbers for Pots & Containers

Many climbing plants are some of the easiest plants to grow and can be ornamental, making them ideal for patios, balconies, and terrace gardens. Planting climbers in pots and containers is the easiest way to integrate these plants into your space, whether indoors or outdoors. Gardeners interested in potting climbers have many options available, whether they prefer blooming or non-blooming varieties. I start off with some of my favourite varieties that grow particularly well in pots, many evergreen offering all…

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In this guide I look at some of the best climbers for shade for positions such as north facing walls or under trees. These include clematis alpina and more
10 Best Climbers For Shade – For north facing walls and under trees

10 Best Climbers For Shade – For north facing walls and under trees

Shady corners in the garden are overlooked because many people believe plants don’t thrive in the shade. You will be amazed to know that there are several climbing plants that thrive in the shade, presenting blooms or intriguing foliage patterns. If you are interested in brightening up shady areas of the garden, consider the plants below: 1. Hydrangea anomala petiolaris The presence of Hydrangea anomala petiolaris cannot be ignored because its beauty cannot be hidden. Nicknamed the Climbing Hydrangea, this…

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In this guide, I share 10 of my favourite fast growing climbers including Fallopia (Mile-a-minute), Lonicera periclymenum and passion flowers.
Top 10 Fast Growing Climbers – When you need to cover an area fast!

Top 10 Fast Growing Climbers – When you need to cover an area fast!

Climbing plants or rather fast growing climbers as we know them tend to catch on anything as they grow towards the sunlight. They cover walls, fences and structures, and in so doing, they can help hide unsightly features in your garden as well as become points of interest themselves. Moreover, climbing plants require a small portion of soil space, allowing you to add more plants to your garden. With hundreds of climbing plants to choose from, it’s easy to get…

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