Planting Guide for Maypops
Maypops, also known as passion flowers, are a perennial vine that have large serrated green leaves and flowers that bloom in various shades of purples and pinks. They grow well in USDA zones 6 through 9 and are fast growing. Maypops grow by attaching to other nearby shrubs, trellises or fences. They can grow up to 12 feet in height and prefer partial to full sun exposure. The maypop flower blooms in early summer to mid fall. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose an area that has good drainage. Maypop flowers do not grow well in water-logged areas. If the area is prone to puddles, choose another location.
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Pick a site that has full sun or little shade. The maypop flower requires full sun in order to grow well. The more sun the plant receives, the more flowers it will have.
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Dig a hole, using the hand shovel, approximately 8 to 10 inches deep. Add a couple of handfuls of fertilizer high in organic matter to the soil before planting the maypop plant. Mix the fertilizer together with the soil in the hole.
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Place the root ball in the hole and make sure it is level. If planting more than one plant, place the plants about 6 to 8 feet apart. The plant grows well on trellises and fences and can fill in open spaces.
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Cover the roots with the soil from the ground and a few handfuls of fertilizer. Pack the soil firmly with your hands in order to remove any air pockets in the ground. Water the plant with enough water to make the ground wet or soaking. Continue to water the plant once a week but be careful not to over-water the plant.
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Tips & Warnings
Maypop flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Maypop flowers grow very fast.
Some of the maypop flowers are poisonous if ingested. Be careful when planting if you have pets that eat plants in the yard.
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- Photo Credit passion flower 3 image by Pat Lalli from Fotolia.com Passion Flower image by Boster from Fotolia.com
