The English Garden

Reach for the Stars

Passionflowers have an unrivalled ability to transport us to exotic places, every flower drawing you in with its hypnotic intricacy. Grow them and these wonderful climbers will add a mood of excitement and bring a sense of curiosity to our gardens and conservatories.

These intriguing climbers can be found in the wild in rainforest environments in North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia, battling their way through tree and shrub canopies, using their tendrils to reach the ‘Emerald City’ – the illuminated section where the sunlight hits. Although they originate from tropical regions, passionflowers are remarkably tolerant of sub-tropical and temperate regions’ climates, which enables us to grow a range of

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