Passiflora
The Passionflower belongs to the Passifloraceae family.
E’ una pianta rampicante vigorosa originaria dei climi caldi del Sud America, la si può far crescere lungo ringhiere e pergolati per creare giardino d’effetto, fiorisce da aprile ad ottobre producendo i suoi grandi e vistosi fiori stellati.
Nowadays there are over 500 different species, appreciated and cultivated for medicinal and ornamental purposes and for its edible fruits.
It needs exposure in sunny areas with good adaptability to a half-shaded position but a good quantity of light is essential for its flowering.
