Red Passion Flower 5 Seeds Passiflora manicata USA Company

Passiflora manicata, commonly known as the "red passionflower" or "crimson passionflower," is a striking species of passionflower known for its vibrant appearance. Here’s a detailed description:

Appearance: This plant is admired for its eye-catching flowers, which are typically bright red with a complex structure. The flowers feature the characteristic passionflower structure, including a central corona of filaments and a unique arrangement of petals and sepals. The vivid red coloration can sometimes be accompanied by shades of orange or pink.

Leaves: The foliage is typically lobed and has a rich, green color. The leaves are generally broad and have a somewhat glossy appearance.

Growth Habit: Passiflora manicata is a vigorous, fast-growing vine that can reach lengths of 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) or more. It is often grown on trellises, arbors, or fences.

Fruit: Like many passionflowers, it produces an edible fruit known as a "passionfruit" or "passionberry," although the fruit of Passiflora manicata is less commonly eaten compared to some other species.

Habitat and Care: This plant thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates. It prefers well-draining soil and a sunny to partially shaded location. It can be grown indoors in cooler climates if given sufficient light and warmth.

Uses: Besides its ornamental value, Passiflora manicata can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to gardens. Its fruit, while not as commercially prominent as some other passionfruits, can be enjoyed fresh or used in culinary applications.

Growing Instructions

The seeds have a hard seed coat that has to be treated, or scarified, in order for water to enter the seeds so that they can sprout.

1. To scarify the seeds, sand the seed coat lightly with sandpaper.  

2. Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours.

3. Plant the seeds ½ to 1 inch deep in moist, well-drained potting soil.

4. Keep the seeds warm. The seeds have a better germination rate in temperatures between 70 to 85 degrees F.

4. Water the seeds.

5. Fertilize the plants when they have several leaves and then fertilize them every few weeks during the growing season.