Description
Passiflora ‘Constance Elliott’ is a vigorous, evergreen climber that produces beautiful, white flowers with a delicate, intricate structure from early summer to early autumn. This plant is ideal for training up a trellis or pergola and providing interest to a sunny wall or fence. It prefers a sheltered spot in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is generally hardy but may require protection in colder regions. Pruning is best done in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Passion flower ‘Constance Eliott’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Passiflora ‘Constance Eliott’ can grow to a height of 8m and a spread of 4m.
- Did You Know That:Passionflowers are native to tropical regions of the Americas, and some species can be found as far south as Argentina?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Passiflora ‘Constance Eliott’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Passiflora ‘Constance Eliott’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Passiflora ‘Constance Eliott’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Passiflora ‘Constance Eliott’ can have problems with scale insects, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees. It is considered to be toxic.