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Red Passion Vine

Passiflora Manicata

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Overview

The Red Passion Vine (Passiflora manicata) is a fast-growing climber featuring striking red flowers up to 4 inches wide. This perennial vine can reach lengths of 20-30 feet, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 10-12, ideal for trellises and fences, it is semi-evergreen and may require frost protection. It blooms from summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds and offering lush, deep green foliage.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 9–10Type VineClimate Subtropical

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; including beneficial bees

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Vine
Family: Passifloraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — Hardy in zones 10-12, ideal for trellises and fences, it is semi-evergreen and may require frost, image 45

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — it requires well-draining soil; it blooms from summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds and offering lush, image 55

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — such as occasional pruning to control size and promote health, image 39

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — and benefits from a layer of mulch to maintain soil hydration and temperature.<br><br>Cold-sensitive

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — vine for half; such as occasional pruning to control size and promote health

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — red flowers in the garden

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — Boasting brilliant scarlet red flowers which can span up to 4 inches across; such as occasional pruning to, image 48

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — It blooms from summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds and offering lush, deep green foliage

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — displaying a prominent central filament ring

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — Boasting brilliant scarlet red flowers which can span up to 4 inches across

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — bloom prolifically throughout the summer and into fall; such as occasional pruning to control size and, image 51

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — When incorporating this plant into your garden

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — This perennial vine can reach lengths of 20-30 feet

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — including beneficial bees

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — is a vibrant and captivating climbing perennial that serves as an alluring centerpiece in any landscape, image 26

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — vine with red blooms

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — such as a trellis or fence; it blooms from summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds and offering lush, deep green

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — vine with red blooms; including beneficial bees, image 62

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — displaying a prominent central filament ring; including beneficial bees, image 50

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — displaying a prominent central filament ring; including beneficial bees, image 71

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; including beneficial bees, image 44

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — the Passiflora manicata may need winter protection in cooler climates

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — ensure ample space for spread and expect moderate maintenance

Red Passion Vine (Passiflora Manicata) — and benefits from a layer of mulch to maintain soil hydration and temperature.<br><br>Cold-sensitive, image 56

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