Scarlet Passionflower
Passiflora coccinea
Family: Passifloraceae
Scarlet Passionflower grows in full sun and prefers moist, rich soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Scarlet Passionflower
Scarlet Passionflower growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Scarlet Passionflower as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 200-300 days.
Plant Overview
Scarlet Passionflower (Passiflora coccinea) is listed in the Passifloraceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4229
- Family
- Passifloraceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Scarlet Passionflower is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Moist, rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist, rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 200-300 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 200-300 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.