How to Care for Blue Passion Flowers
Blue passion flower grows wild in Central and South America and in the warm, southern part of the United States.The fruit is sweet and delicious, and the blooms are ornate and exotic. Plant blue passion flower outdoors if you live in a moderate climate. If your climate has hot summers or cold winters, plant blue passion flower in a pot and bring it indoors when the weather is too extreme. Does this Spark an idea?
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Plant blue passion flower where it will get at least six hours of full sunlight every day. Although blue passion flower will grow in partial shade, it won't bloom to its fullest potential.
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Water blue passion flower regularly, but allow the top of the soil to dry out slightly before you water. Put a thick layer of organic mulch around in-ground blue passion flower plants. The mulch will keep moisture in, and will control weeds.
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Consider planting blue passion flower in a large pot, even if you won't need to bring it indoors for the winter. The vine is a fast grower that can soon get out of control; growing it in a pot will keep it contained. Otherwise, plant it on a sturdy trellis or against a chain link fence so it will have adequate support.
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Prune the blue passion every spring or autumn, beginning when the plant is 3 years old. Remove any dead shoots and cut the side shoots down to about 6 inches. Trim any vines that detract from the shape of the bush.
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