Passiflora coccinea Scarlett Red or Red Granadilla Passion Flower pint plant Southern Flower Garden  Southern Flower Garden

Passiflora coccinea Scarlett Red or Red Granadilla Passion Flower pint plant

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Passiflora coccinea, commonly called red passion flower or red granadilla, is a tropical, tendril-climbing, evergreen vine from South America that typically grows to 10-12’ and to 3-5’ wide and produces extremely showy scarlet red to deep red passion flowers (each to 3-4” wide), in full sun to part shade. Flowers are followed by orange to yellow, edible passion fruit (to 2-3” long) known as red granadilla. Smooth, red to purple stems are clad with single, doubly serrate, oblong, medium green leaves (to 5” long). Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the flowers. Passion flowers have an acquired religious significance that dates back to the 1700s when early Spanish settlers interpreted various parts of the flower to be symbolic of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, hence the common name. Hardy in zones 10-11, but in cooler climates, can be grown in containers to be brought in for the winter. These are growing in 3.5-inch containers. 

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