Passiflora Cooltropics Duo'

Hardy, fruit-bearing and above all, stunningly beautiful! A breeding breakthrough has led to the development of these exciting Passiflora incarnata Cooltropics® hybrids.Whereas other passion flowers that produce edible fruits are tender, Passiflora Cooltropics® Duo are reliably hardy down to -15°C. At the same time, they flaunt fantastically exotic looks, creating a summer jungle vibe even in our colder UK climate. Passiflora Cooltropics® quickly grows into a dense wall of glossy, tri-lobed foliage that is covered in exquisitely beautiful flowers in July and August. The large flowers are up 9cm in diameter and boast a complex beauty that invites close inspection – each one sports a circle of long, wavy filaments that radiate out from a prominent central stalk. When fertilised, the flowers are followed by delicious, aromatic fruits the size of an egg, which are ready to harvest in September-October when they mature to yellow.Passiflora Cooltropics®Duo have been bred specifically to grow in cooler climates and have been selected for early flowering and fruiting. Grow them in the open border in a sunny, warm position such as against a south or west-facing wall, a sheltered arbour or as an exotic flowering and fruit-bearing screen. They can also be planted into large containers and grown up an obelisk or other supports for an exotic patio feature. Simply move the containers into a frost-free location to overwinter. These plants are self-infertile, so Passiflora Cooltropics® Duo provides two plants that will successfully fertilise each other. Height: 3.5m (11.5ft). Spread: 1m (3.2ft).Passiflora Cooltropics® Duo comprises the following varieties:Passiflora 'Cooltropics Snowstar®' - Large dazzling white flowers.Passiflora Cooltropics® 'Eia Popeia'® - Vivid blue-violet flowers.Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.