Passiflora Aurora - Passion Flower
Passiflora Aurora - Passion Flower
Passiflora Aurora - Passion Flower
Passiflora foetida x sublanceolata Aurora
Passion Flower, Passion Vine
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Description
The Passiflora 'Aurora' results from the passionate work of Italian breeder and passionflower collector Maurizio Vecchia. This fairly recent and rare hybrid variety offers flowers in a bright pink colour, like the sky at dawn, and blooms early in the morning, hence its name. It forms a climber that reaches only 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 feet), making it suitable for pot cultivation on a terrace, under a veranda, or in the ground wherever temperatures do not drop below -8°C (17.6°F).
Mostly native to tropical areas of South America, passionflowers belong to the large family of Passifloraceae, which includes 400 species and numerous spontaneous or horticultural hybrids.
'Aurora' is a robust and vigorous plant that tolerates hot summers. Rambling, it clings to its support using tendrils, reaching a height of 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 feet). It is characterized by its slender stems adorned with leaves divided into 3 pointed lobes of a shiny dark green colour. Its flowering lasts from late spring to autumn, with large flowers measuring about 8 cm (3in) in diameter that constantly renew on the plant. These flowers are composed of bright pink petals and sepals of the same colour, ending in a short spur at their tip. The central crown comprises short white filaments (2 cm (1in)), dark purple at their base and light purple at the tip. Green stamens occupy the centre. The shape of the flower evolves: petals and sepals curl, while the crown of filaments folds and then straightens, to avoid self-pollination. Once pollinated, the flowers give way to a few rare inedible fruits, oval in shape, bright red when ripe, measuring 3.5 cm (1in) in length and 2.5 cm (1in) in width.
This hardy passionflower, able to withstand temperatures as low as -8°C (17.6°F), grows in well-drained, light, fairly deep and not too dry soil, in a sunny and sheltered location. At the end of flowering, pruning consists of reducing the branches to maintain an attractive habit. It thrives in all southern and Atlantic regions. With its height of 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 feet) and generous exotic flowering, the 'Aurora' passionflower is a wonderful plant for dressing walls, fences, trellises, and porches. It is also ideal for conservatories where it will safely survive cold winters.
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Botanical data
Passiflora
foetida x sublanceolata
Aurora
Passifloraceae
Passion Flower, Passion Vine
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Aurora' passionflower is a sun-loving and heat-loving plant that should be sheltered from cold and drying winds. Plant it in ordinary but deep, well-worked, well-amended, and well-drained soil. Hardy down to 8°C (46.4°F), it is suitable for container cultivation. Place it on a support to support the weight of the vegetation. Direct its branches well on the support as the growth is exuberant. Pruning before wintering is recommended to maintain a reasonable size. Do not hesitate to cut back the main branches to facilitate growth. Remove dead or misplaced branches and prune excess branches to improve air circulation. Beware of scale insects and whiteflies, as well as the cucumber mosaic virus. Treat preventively.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.