Passiflora 'Betty Miles Young' - floarea pasiunii
Passiflora ‘Betty Myles Young’ is a spectacular variety of passionflower, valued for its large flowers in shades of purple-purple with blue-violet accents and for its exotic, elegant appearance. It is a vigorous climbing plant, ideal for pergolas, trellises, fences, or large pots, where it can quickly create a lush and decorative effect during the warm season.
🌱 Botanical characteristics:
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Botanical name: Passiflora ‘Betty Myles Young’
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Common name: passionflower
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Plant type: decorative climber
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Foliage: green, lobed, with a tropical look
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Flowers: large, spectacular, in shades of purple, violet, and blue-violet
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Growth: fast, vigorous, with tendrils that allow attachment to supports
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Use: suitable for pergolas, arches, fences, trellises, terraces, and bright balconies
💧 Growing and care conditions:
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Light: prefers very bright or sunny spots; blooms better when it receives plenty of light
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Watering: regular during the growing period, so the substrate remains slightly moist but without excess water
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Substrate: fertile, airy, and well-drained
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Optimal temperature: prefers moderate to warm temperatures during the growing season
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Frost resistance: down to approximately -7 / -10°C, under good conditions and with protection; in pots, it requires winter shelter.
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Fertilization: recommended during the growing and flowering period for harmonious development and richer blooming
✨ Advantages and uses:
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impresses with exotic and intensely colored flowers
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has vigorous growth and can quickly cover a decorative support
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ideal for creating a tropical-looking corner
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suitable for sheltered gardens as well as terraces or balconies
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adds volume, color, and a spectacular air to the space where it is grown
📌 Note: The plant’s appearance may vary depending on the season, age, and growth rate.