Passion Flowers - Growing Passion Flowers (Passiflora) Passion flowers are exotic looking topical plants that can actually be grown in much milder areas. There are many different passion flower plants. Some passion flowers are vines, some produce edible fruits. Overview: The genus Passiflora contains over 400 species, so the common name Passion Flower can be a bit confusing. Botanical Name: Passiflora Common Name(s): Passion Flower, Passion Vine, Maypop, Granadilla USDA Hardiness Zone: USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 10, depending on species. Size: Varies with variety. Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Period: Mid- to Late Summer Description: Passion flowers look extremely exotic, so it’s a surprise to find them growing in fields along the sides of the road. Flowers: 5 or 10 petals in a flat or reflex circle. Foliage: The most commonly grown forms are vines that climb and cling by tendrils. Design Tips: Although passion flowers are native in many regions of the southern U.S., they can become a nuisance, to the point of being invasive.
Passion Flower Care: Tips For Growing Passion Flowers By Jackie Rhoades There are over 400 species of tropical passion flowers (Passiflora spp.) with sizes ranging from ½ inch to 6 inches across. They are found naturally from South America through Mexico. Early missionaries to these regions used the distinctly colored patterns of the flowers parts to teach about the passion’of Christ; hence the name. Tips for Passion Flower Care Their vibrant colors and heady fragrance make the passion flower plant a welcome addition to any garden. Because they are vines, the best place for growing passion flowers is along a trellis or fence. Tropical passion flowers need full sun and well drained soil. How to Grow Passion Vine Indoors Advertisement If you live in an area where winters are too harsh for tender passion flower care, don’t despair. Move your plant outdoors after all danger of frost is past and let your vine run wild. Did you find this helpful? Additional Help & Information Didn't find the answer to your question? Search for more information
Animal Vocabulary - Learn English Basics Learn about animals in the UK (requires Real Player). Animals in Britain | Animals on the farm | Animals in the house (pets) | Animal sounds In Britain, we have a lot of wild animals; birds, fish, insects and mammals. We also have domesticated animals, and animals we keep as pets. Wild Animals in Britain Here are some of the most common ones. Animals on the Farm Animals that live on a farm are domesticated animals, they may be called farm animals.
Paper Flower Hair Accessory DIY I am busy with offline projects today, so Ally from Now That’s Pretty has kindly offered to share a colorful paper flower hair accessory DIY with you. And let me tell you…I am totally in love with this idea. Definitely a must-try. Take it away Ally… A sure sign that it’s summer is when every girl in every magazine suddenly has flowers in her hair. The best part is also how much potential you have with these little spirals; for my prom up-do I replaced flowers with pearls for a sophisticated look and in the future I fully intend to try out some bows. To make your flower you will need: Some good quality card // Scissors // Two knitting needles of different thicknesses // A glue gun Steps: 1. To make your spiral fitting you will need: Wire (I used 20 gauge) // Some round nose pliers // Some flat nose pliers // Wire cutters // A glue gun Steps: 1. And you’re done! This guest post was written by Ally Ebdon.
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