The Passiflora species has a deep and interesting historical background. It was discovered in Brazil by a group of Priests in the 17th century, who assigned great religious significance to the unique structure of the flower.
The Lady Margaret Passion Flower Vine is a Passiflora hybrid from Passiflora coccinea x Passiflora incarnata. It is a lush, dense-growing vine with medium green lobed leaves that is resilient and easy to grow. The unique flowers appear profusely throughout the warm season in deep, maroon, pink-toned red with a pastel pink to white center ringed by long, speckled filaments. Nectar-rich flowers provide a pollinator food source, but plants are not a preferred caterpillar host. While it does sometimes set a small, round fruit, it seldom ripens. Lady Margaret is generally considered sterile and non-fruiting.
For optimal growth, plant your passion flower in a partial-shade location with fertile, well-draining soil and a large trellis for support. Water deeply, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid spindly growth. Fertilize with a quality, bloom-boosting fertilizer in the spring, and prune as needed after flowering to control its size.
Lady Margaret is a semi-tropical Passiflora generally recommended for USDA Growing Zones 8, 9, 10. It is considered root hardy in Zone 8 once well established. However, overwinter survival often depends on proper preparation. Mulch heavily well ahead of the first frost, avoid late-season pruning,
Care: When mature, plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in light shade. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Overly saturated plants become spotted, weak, thin, and fail to flower as expected. Feed a good quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer initially and repeat annually in spring. Prune after flowering to control size and shape.
Indoor Growing: Most Passiflora Vines can be grown indoors, but may require substantial modifications to increase light, temperature, and humidity to produce flowers. To grow indoors, place the plant in a pot with good drainage and position it in bright, indirect light, and take care not to overwater. A small trellis can provide necessary support. Misting the leaves can help maintain the humidity. Plants grown indoors rarely produce fruit.
Lady Margaret is a semi-tropical plant. It is recommended for USDA Zones 8*, 9, 10, 11 (*Generally considered root hardy in Zone 8 when well established.) Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not consider other variables. Cold protection is recommended until plants are well established.
Cannot be shipped to Hawaii
Condition: One (1) Well rooted, starter size plant growing and shipped in a 4 inch diameter plastic pot. Plant will be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall and unlikely to have bloom or bud at the time of shipping.
*Limited Conditional Warranty: Warranty is limited to guaranteeing plants will arrive safely and in good and healthy condition, and is conditioned on Seller receiving prompt notice (within 24 hours of delivery) of any problem with the condition accompanied by photo validation. No other additional, extended or long term Warranty is expressed or implied.
- Brand: Emerald Goddess Gardens
- Common Name: Lady Margaret Passion Flower Vine
- Bloom Form: Unique to the species
- Mature Size: 10 to 12 ft runners
- Fragrance: Moderate
- Suggested Uses: Fence, Trellis, Support, Potted, Basket
- House Plant Adapative: Yes, but may require supplemental light to flower
- Country of Origin: USA
- Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival
- Extended Long Term Warranty: None
- Manufacturer:Emerald Goddess Gardens TM
- Climate: Sub-tropical
- Color: Burgundy Red
- Special Features: Lush compact growth habit, showy flower, fragrant
- Species: Passiflora coccinea x P incarnata
- Sunlight: Best in light shade
- USDA Hardiness Zone: 8, 9, 10
- Watering: Moderate to Light
