I have tried repeatedly (and unsuccessfully) to grow passion vine from seed. Does anyone know of a source for rooted cuttings?

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Check with Elizabeth is she has any.

Thank you for your response. I went to Elizabeth's site and was amazed at all the passiflora she grows! Unfortunately, after a little more research I realize they want a warmer zone than my 5B. But I loved checking out the site though suggested.

Soli, if you change your mind, she is the best place to get them. You could grow them in the spring, summer and fall and then cut them back and put them in the
garage as they only bloom on new growth.

I don't have a source for cuttings but I did have success growing from seed from a few passion fruits I bought in a specialty market. They are edulis Possum Purple I believe. Freshness seems to be key with getting the seeds to germinate otherwise I've heard of them taking up to a year at times!

I've also been told to soak them in passion fruit juice or another acidic juice like orange juice to help them germinate and break down the seed coat.

Lisa, I did the same, I bought a ripe passion fruit from a local market. I simply seeded them out, including the juice and pulp. No cleanup or soaking. I figured that's how they would germinate without anyone's help. I worked, I have a whole bunch of plants growing right now.
Right now they are inside, but as soon as warm weather arrives, I will move them outside for the Summer.

I just love them. I live north of Austin. They are perennials growing wild on our 42 acres east of Austin.




I don't do a thing to them but water when we drive to the cabin every few weeks to mow the yard right around the cabin. They come back every year in three spots down there, but all in the back yard sort of out of view unless I'm walking the entire yard. They have never fruited though. I might try fertilizing them this year and see if they produce fruit. Pollination sure shouldn't be a problem, because there are wasps, moths, butterflies, hummingbird moths and bees galore there in spring/summer.

I love this vine but after seeing how it can spread under ground, I quit trying to get some going in my yard. My mom has some and it has gone under her driveway about 15 feet and is coming up in a crack. Scary!!

purpleinopp said: I love this vine but after seeing how it can spread under ground, I quit trying to get some going in my yard. My mom has some and it has gone under her driveway about 15 feet and is coming up in a crack. Scary!!

I agree! Some years ago I had planted a Passiflora incarnata/ May Pop near the house, figuring it probably would be again an annual in my hands. The mother plant died down, but small plants came up near the foundation of the house. I pulled them out like weeds!!! Fast!!!!
Every Passiflora I grow is again potted up and winters inside and comes outside potted up for the Summer.

It's possible the roots would survive against the foundation, where the ground doesn't freeze. When I lived in Z5, I had a few plants that were only hardy to Z7 that were flourishing against a west basement wall.

I just got back to this page and read all of the responses. Thank you all! Many good suggestions.

Soli, We here in the PNW have 5, all grown in pots that we can take inside the greenhouse during the winter months. I got hook when I lived in TX and one covered the covered patio. It was breath taking. Yes, you have to be careful not to allow them to take off or they will take over. In the winter months instead of allowing them on the gravel we put them in a saucer. Elizabeth was a local grower that has a great passion for the Passifloras.