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Passiflora Eugenie- Passion Flower

Passiflora x belotii Imperatrice Eugénie
Passionflower, Passion fruit, Grenadilla

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A vigorous passion flower, reaching 4 to 5 m (13 to 16ft) in open ground in mild climates that can accommodate. This climbing plant can be grown in containers elsewhere. It produces large flowers about 10 cm (4in) in diameter, with white and pink petals and sepals and a crown of mauve to violet central filaments.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Passiflora x belotii 'Empress Eugenie' is a climbing plant resulting from cross-breeding between two other species. Vigorous, it can reach a height of 4 to 5m (13 to 16ft) on a trellis that it will quickly cover. This variety has trilobed leaves, deciduous or semi-evergreen in very mild climates. It is especially remarkable for its magnificent flowering, combining white, pink, mauve, and violet tones. Not very hardy, this passionflower can only be grown in open ground in our mildest winter regions, where temperatures rarely and briefly drop to -5°C. Elsewhere, it will make a beautiful greenhouse or conservatory plant.

Mostly native to tropical areas of South America, Passifloras belong to the Passifloraceae family, the most well-known genus. This genus comprises more than 500 species and numerous spontaneous or horticultural hybrids. They are mostly tropical plants, but some species are also subtropical and can survive winter in the mildest regions of France, primarily along the Mediterranean or oceanic coastlines in sheltered areas. Passiflora x belotii is a hybrid obtained by crossing the blue passionflower (Passiflora coerulea), one of the hardiest species capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -12°C, with the Passiflora alata, a climbing evergreen with beautiful red flowers native to the Amazon.

The 'Empress Eugenie' passionflower produces flowers with shades that are intermediate between those of its two parents. Thus, the first crown of 5 sepals is cream white, while the second, also made up of 5 petals similar to the sepals, is a slightly mauve pink. A third crown of numerous, slender, and graceful ornamental filaments is adorned with a beautiful violet mauve hue. The 5 bright yellow stamens open in a star shape at the base of the pistil and are divided into 3 yellow-green stigmas. This highly sophisticated floral ensemble contributes to the fascination exerted by this plant, which has been associated with the passion of Christ for several centuries, each floral element being credited with a specific meaning. In 'Empress Eugenie', named in honour of Napoleon III's wife, the flowers are quite large, reaching 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5in) in diameter. They are well highlighted by the trilobed leaves, 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) wide, of medium green colour and good coverage. These leaves remain evergreen in winter if the plant is kept frost-free. The 'Empress Eugenie' passionflower is a climbing plant that clings to its support with tendrils. Grown in a container, it will remain compact and can be pruned to limit growth. 

This Empress Eugenie Passionflower thrives in very mild climates in winter, not too hot and not too dry in summer. With its height of 4-5m (13-16ft), this climber can be used to decorate walls, fences, grills, porches, and trellises. Elsewhere, it will be appreciated in an unheated greenhouse or conservatory where it can spend the winter. To create a tropical scene in a mild climate, plant it alongside other exotic-looking plants, such as Caesalpinia gilliesii, with flowers resembling the tropical Flamboyant. Slightly less hardy, Sesbania punicea and its striking red flowers also have a fiercely exotic appearance.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Passiflora

Species

x belotii

Cultivar

Imperatrice Eugénie

Family

Passifloraceae

Other common names

Passionflower, Passion fruit, Grenadilla

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1009191

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Planting and care

The 'Empress Eugenie' Passion Flower is a sun-loving or semi-shade plant, suitable for outdoor cultivation only in our mildest winter regions: its stump, well protected by a thick mulch, will only withstand short frosts of around -5°C (23°F). It should be grown in a large pot, allowing winter shelter everywhere else. This passion flower also dreads heatwaves in the summer. Plant it in a bright but not scorching location, in ordinary, well-drained soil that remains slightly moist but not waterlogged throughout the growing season. Place it on a support to support the weight of the vegetation. Guide its branches well onto the support, as the growth is exuberant. Pruning before winter is recommended to maintain a reasonable size. Don't hesitate to cut back the main branches to facilitate growth. Remove dead or misplaced branches and prune excess branches to aerate the plant. Beware of scale insects, whiteflies, and the cucumber mosaic virus. Treat preventively.

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
Type of support Arch, Pergola, Trellis

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, deep and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune your passionflower when it has finished flowering. This will reduce its size, making it easier to overwinter if you grow it in a tub while encouraging good branching. In the open ground, a little annual pruning is all you need.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time September to October
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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