Finding Gorgeous Passion Vine Plants for Sale

With their stunning intricate blooms and fast growing vines passion vine plants add drama and interest to any garden. If you’re looking to add one of these exotic beauties, you may be wondering where to find passion vines for sale. I’ve gathered tips on the best sources to purchase various Passiflora species and cultivars.

Online Retailers Offer Convenience

One of the easiest ways to find passion vines is through online plant retailers. These nurseries sell flowering vines that are ready to ship at the optimal planting time for your climate. Buying passion vines online provides access to a wide selection of varieties that may not be available locally.

Popular online sources for passion vine plants include

• Easy to Grow Bulbs – This retailer offers potted passion vines that are greenhouse grown in 3-4 inch pots, ready for planting in zones 8-11. They carry varieties perfect for growing edible fruit or ornamental blooms in purple, red and white colors.

• Logee’s – Specializing in rare and exotic plants, this nursery provides a diverse selection of Passiflora species and hybrids suitable for growing in containers or planting in the garden.

• High Country Gardens – Focusing on plants that thrive in arid climates, they offer select passion vine varieties that grow well in hot, dry regions.

• Nature Hills Nursery – Along with common species, they sell more unique types like Passiflora racemosa and Passiflora incarnata ‘Alba’ at affordable prices.

Local Garden Centers and Nurseries

Another option is shopping at a local garden center or nursery, especially in zones 8-11 where passion vines grow best as annuals or overwintering perennials. The advantage of seeing the plants in person allows you to pick the healthiest and vigor growing vines. Staff can also advise you on which types will grow well in your specific microclimate.

Some tips when buying at a local source:

• Look for young vines in 1-2 gallon pots that have healthy foliage and no signs of pests or disease. Avoid root-bound or yellowing plants.

• Ask which passion vine varieties do best in your hardiness zone and climate conditions.

• Inspect vines in bloom to see desired flower color and form. Photos don’t always match live blooms.

• Purchase vines at least 6 inches tall to increase the chance of blooms the first season. Avoid cuttings or tiny starter plants.

Growing from Cuttings

An economical way to get passion vines is by rooting and growing cuttings from a friend’s plant or public planting. Take 6-8 inch tip cuttings in spring or early summer. Remove all but the top two sets of leaves. Dip in rooting hormone and plant in moist potting soil. Keep the cuttings in filtered light, maintaining even moisture. You’ll soon have new transplants ready to place in the garden.

Ordering Bare Root Vines

Some specialty mail order nurseries sell bare root passion vines in winter through early spring. These Budget-friendly options allow you to purchase named varieties and get multiple plants for the price of one potted vine. Since they lack foliage and roots initially, provide extra care by planting ASAP, keeping protected and well-watered.

Finding Rare and Unusual Varieties

Beyond the common Passiflora incarnata, edulis and caerulea types, plant collectors may seek out rare species found in specialty catalogs or membership societies like:

• Plant Delights Nursery – Offers over 30 different Passiflora for zones 7-11, including unusual species and their own introductions.

• Annie’s Annuals and Perennials – Features select passion vine varieties suitable for west coast gardens.

• Tropical Flowering Tree Society – Members have access to seed for wild-collected species and hybrids not commercially available.

No matter your growing zone or budget, beautiful passion vines await! I hope these tips help you track down the perfect Passiflora for your garden goals. Let that special vine be the start of a lifelong passion for these amazing plants.