Passion Flower platyloba (Passiflora species)
Discover the enchanting Passion Flower platyloba, a Central American native celebrated for its extraordinary blooms and sweet perfume. This plant showcases large petals adorned with striking purple and white speckled filaments, creating a unique floral display. It thrives in full sun and reliably flowers during the longer days of spring and summer. Supplied in a 2.5-inch pot, this variety is ideal for hardiness zones 9 and 10, offering a rich, sweet fragrance that captivates the senses.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
3.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2686
/ 2693
#2686 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
Pot Size
2.5
/ "
Who it's for
- Striking Ornamental Value
- Rapid Growth and Coverage
- Potential for Edible Fruit
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Growth Habit
- Limited Cold Tolerance
- Pest Susceptibility
Key Specs
Pot Size
2.5"
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zone
9, 10
Grows To
3-5'
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
55°F
Features
- Produces a distinctly sweet fragrance
- Striking purple and white speckled filaments
- Unusual floral shape
- Blooms in Spring and Summer
- Thrives in full sun
- Native to Central America
- Ideal for zones 9 and 10
What customers say
Customer sentiment centers on the high potential versus the execution risk of this unique vine. Enthusiasts value the prospect of stunning flowers and potential fruit, praising rapid growth when plants thrive. However, significant frustration arises from poor seed viability and germination rates, leading to disappointment. Concerns also focus on shipping stress damaging live specimens and frequent misidentification of the delivered plant. The product strongly appeals to experienced gardeners prepared for high risk. Overall satisfaction is moderated by inconsistent delivery of viable material, suggesting quality assurance in seed and shipping methods is crucial for improving the customer experience.
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