Passiflora tricuspis - Passiebloem (5)

Beschrijving:

Kuipplant. Grote, wasachtige, diepgroene bladeren en kleine, witte en redelijk bizarre bloemen in de zomer, gevolgd door dieppaarse vruchtjes.

Hoogte: 2 m.

Bloeit: jul-sep

Type: TP

Winterhard in: zones 10-11 (10 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: Feb-mei. Week de zaden eerst 1 dag in melk, vervolgens zaaien in een luchtig mengsel van 3/4 gezeefde turfmolm en 1/4 gewassen zand. Kiemt bij 20-25 Celsius. Dit kan maanden duren!

Plant-instructies: In mengsel van 3/4 gezeefde turfmolm en 1/4 gewassen zand. Op vensterbank of in serre/kas

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Description:

Long leaves, waxy deep green, smooth texture, oblong and quite wide. The small flowers of 1-1.5 inches bloom in summer. The vine produces deep purple color fruit.

Height: 2 m.

Flowers: jul-sep

Type: TP

Hardy in: zones 10-11 (10 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-5-20C. Soak seed in milk for 24 hours prior to sowing. Then sow immediately in trays, pots, etc. of good seed compost. Germination is slow. Seal the seed container after sowing in a polythene bag and place in a temperature of 21C for 3 months. Keep the compost moist but not over wet. If germination does not occur by the end of this time transfer to a fridge (not freezer) for 3-5 months. At the end of this period return to 21C (70F) when germination should occur in around 3 months

Planting instructions: Good seed compost, mixed with a little sand. On window sill or in greenhouse