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p. Preciosa's first bloom!

10 years ago

Last year, passiflora Preciosa grew quite a bit, but there were no blooms. Over the winter, it died back some, but it started growing again and I found one bud. I thought it would be a while before the bud opened, but yesterday I spotted the flower. What a wonderful surprised!

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Donna
10 years ago
Beautiful! I should try to grow one of these. I keep saying it, but now I need to do it!
eloise_ca
Original Author
10 years ago
Oh my gosh, I forgot to give a BIG thank you to Mark4321! If you are still around here, thank you for sending me a start of p. Preciosa!

Donna, you should give it a try. From what I recall of last summer, it got a bit too hot for it at this spot, but I plan to add some sort of shade for Preciosa as summer gets hotter.
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morningloree
10 years ago
Very beautiful. I have not had luck with P. 'Preciosa' thanks for posting.
eloise_ca thanked morningloree
sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
10 years ago
I love the bloom on that one. They remind me of Ruby Glow but look a little more wine colored (?) vs the redder ruby glow flower.
eloise_ca
Original Author
10 years ago
I always wanted Ruby Glow after seeing it growing so beautifully in one of our gardening member's home. Preciosa satisfies that want :-)

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