Description
Passiflora ‘White Lightning’ is a stunning plant that is perfect for a sunny spot in the garden. It is a vigorous climber with lush green foliage and large, exotic-looking white flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. The flowers are fragrant and attract bees and butterflies to the garden. This variety is hardy in the UK climate and will grow well on a trellis, fence or wall in a sheltered spot. It is a low maintenance plant and will thrive in well-drained soil.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Passion flower ‘White Lightning’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Passiflora ‘White Lightning’ can grow to a height of 5m and a spread of 3m.
- 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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Passiflora ‘White Lightning’ 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 ‘White Lightning’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Passiflora ‘White Lightning’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Passiflora ‘White Lightning’ 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.