the vine that keeps on giving
We were gifted this passion flower vine last autumn, and over wintered it in our basement under grow lights. This summer it took up residence on our dock in the full direct sunlight of a Minnesota summer. Although native to the neotropics, it seems the combination of full northern sun in combination with the reflected light from the lake was enough to keep this beauty happy and thriving.
passion vine flower (Passiflora)
An exquisite and intricate blossom. Love it from this angle. I
was raised in Florida where lots of them were in peoples’ gardens and I developed a love of this flower early in life. 75+ years and I still think it is the most beautiful flower ever! Good for you, wintering it over in the basement. And for finding the optimal place for it to “summer” and bloom :)