Passion flowers (Passiflora) are vigorous, evergreen climbers that don't like to be pruned too hard. Flowering on new growth, concentrate on removing old stems to get the best display. For tips on how to train your climber into an attractive fan-shaped framework, read our horticultural team's helpful guide.
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Passion flowers don’t like to be pruned too hard, too often, as it weakens the plant. Give your plants a light prune at the end of the summer once they’ve finished flowering or, if they require some renovation, a harder prune during early spring is the way to go. Flowers form on new growth, so it’s the old growth you need to focus on removing. If you plan to prune during the spring, bear in mind that you probably won’t get as many flowers that summer.
As your plant grows, you’ll get the best results by training it against a wall, fence, trellis or obelisk. Passion flowers use tendrils to climb and so are self-clinging. To train your plant in the direction you want it to grow, simply tie in the loose stems to secure them.
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