{"product_id":"passiflora-caerulea-fleur-de-la-passion-bleue-d15cm-65cm","title":"Passiflora caerulea (Blue passion flower) H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"passiflora-caerulea\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Large blue and white flowers from June to September • 🌿 Slightly scented • ☀️ Sun \/ Partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -10 °C • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/strong\u003e is the hardiest and most cultivated passionflower under temperate European climates, native to \u003cstrong\u003eSouth America\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its large star-shaped flowers of 8 to 10 cm — ivory white petals, crown of violet-blue filaments, complex central structure — are among the most graphic and exotic in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trepadoras-cubre_suelo\"\u003eoutdoor climbers\u003c\/a\u003e catalog. From June to September, it transforms \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcon-terraza\"\u003eterraces, balconies, and pergolas\u003c\/a\u003e into an accessible tropical decor, even at our latitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eVigorous, easy to grow, and suitable for pots as well as open ground, it is one of the most accessible \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/selva-terraza\"\u003eexotic climbers\u003c\/a\u003e to create a tropical atmosphere without excessive winter constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"gamme-passiflores\" aria-labelledby=\"gamme-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"gamme-title\"\u003eWhich passionflower to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/parthenocissus\"\u003eVerdeia passionflower collection\u003c\/a\u003e offers three varieties with distinct characters. Here is how to place the \u003cem\u003ecaerulea\u003c\/em\u003e among the catalog varieties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large blue and white flowers, very hardy down to -10 °C. The variety best suited to temperate climates and easiest to overwinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/passiflora-purple-haze-pasiflora-violeta-d15cm-65cm\"\u003ePassiflora 'Purple Haze'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large flowers in intense violet and white, flowering from June to frost. The most colorful variety, hardy only down to -5 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/passiflora-caerulea-constance-elliot-pasiflora-blanca-d15cm-65cm\"\u003ePassiflora caerulea 'Constance Elliott'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large flowers entirely white and slightly scented, same hardiness as \u003cem\u003ecaerulea\u003c\/em\u003e. The choice for a fresh and elegant atmosphere on a pergola or white wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e is more tolerant than other passionflowers — it accepts bright partial shade in addition to full sun. A location sheltered from cold winds remains important to extend flowering and ease wintering. Its tendrils cling by themselves to any thin support: wire mesh, trellis, or wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure :\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or bright partial shade — sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport :\u003c\/strong\u003e trellis, wire mesh, wire or arch — the tendrils cling by themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil :\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, light, well-drained — tolerates limestone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e large deep container with good drainage, brought indoors or protected below -10 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAgainst a south-facing wall that retains heat at night, \u003cem\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e can overwinter without protection down to -15 °C — the heat accumulated by the wall adds several extra degrees of protection to the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e is undemanding once well established. It blooms on the current year's shoots — pruning in March to 2-3 buds on the main framework triggers vigorous regrowth and dense flowering. To \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003epropagate the plant\u003c\/a\u003e, cuttings of herbaceous stems taken in summer root easily. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/abonos-y-nutricion-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-alimentar-tus-plantas-naturalmente\"\u003epotassium-rich fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e from June to August intensifies flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular in summer, spaced out in winter — never leave the soil waterlogged during cold periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut back to 2-3 buds from the main branches in March to stimulate flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in potassium from June to August — avoid nitrogen which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/strong\u003e mulch the base generously in November; in pots, protect or bring indoors from -10 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEven if the stems freeze completely in winter, the roots well protected by thick mulch always regrow in spring — do not cut frozen stems before March to let the crown insulate naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe bluish-purple and white of \u003cem\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e naturally pairs with warm reds, oranges, and purples to create an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/crear-un-rincon-de-descanso-vegetal-en-casa-inspiraciones-y-consejos\"\u003eexotic and colorful plant wall\u003c\/a\u003e throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very tropical blue and red duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/campsis-summer-jazz-fire-trompeta-de-virginia-roja-compacta-d19cm-70cm\"\u003eCampsis Summer Jazz 'Fire Trumpet'\u003c\/a\u003e scarlet red is the perfect companion on the same pergola — the red trumpets of the campsis and the graphic blue flowers of the passionflower bloom simultaneously from July to September, creating a spectacular warm\/cool contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very elegant blue and purple match,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/clematis-jackmanii-clematide-violeta-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eClematis 'Jackmanii'\u003c\/a\u003e deep purple pairs on the same trellis — both climbers bloom together from July to September with very dense complementary purple shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a persistent white and fragrant background all year round,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trachelospermum-star-df-venecia-jazmin-etoile-blanco-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eTrachelospermum 'Star of Venice'\u003c\/a\u003e white permanently covers the base of the support — its glossy green foliage and summer white flowers create a subtle backdrop that amplifies the graphic architecture of the passionflower’s blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the blue in a pot on a terrace,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-ceramica-gabriel-burdeos-14cm\"\u003eGabriel Bordeaux ceramic pot\u003c\/a\u003e brings a warm and deep color resonance — the contrast between the warm burgundy of the pot and the cool blue of the flowers creates a very lively and exotic harmony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e produces small decorative orange fruits in autumn that naturally attract birds — place it in a spot visible from indoors to enjoy this colorful display after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune to 2-3 buds from the main framework each March:\u003c\/strong\u003e the passionflower blooms on the current year’s shoots — severe pruning in March triggers vigorous regrowth and much denser flowering than a plant left unpruned, which ends up tangled and flowering only at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch generously around the base before the first frosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e even if the stems freeze, a thick mulch of 10 to 15 cm protects the roots and allows the plant to regrow vigorously the following spring — this is the simplest and most effective measure to preserve the plant in our climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it against a south-facing wall to improve its hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e the heat accumulated by the wall during the day is released at night and can add several degrees of protection at the base — this technique allows growing the passionflower without winter protection even in regions with moderately harsh winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue passion flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 m with support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular in summer, spaced out in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e ivory white petals, violet-blue crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e light\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e glossy green, deciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Mediterranean \/ Flowering urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the blue and the floral density naturally vary depending on exposure and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56237385253129,"sku":"6815","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/passiflora-caerulea-fleur-de-la-passion-bleue-d15cm-x-h65cm-verdeia-6594971.jpg?v=1769539147","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/passiflora-caerulea-blue-passion-flower-d15cm-65cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}