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Passion Flower Vine (Passiflora Inspiration) - Krishna Kamal
کرشنا کمل
Passiflora Inspiration
Rs 1,500
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Valued as much for its mild fragrance as its beauty, Passion Flower Vine (Krishna Kamal / کرشنا کمل) adds a sensory dimension to any garden. It reaches an impressive height of 15 ft, thrives in full sun to partial sun, needs moderate watering. Originally from South and Central America, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name
Passiflora Inspiration
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Flower Colour
Purple
Plant Type
Vines & Climbers
Mature Height
15 ft
Description
Passion Flower Vine (Passiflora Inspiration), known in Pakistan as Krishna Kamal (کرشنا کمل), is originally from South and Central America, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its mild daytime fragrance and its purple flowers that appear in summer, fall, this vines & climbers is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 15 ft at maturity, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes.
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
- Propagation: Seed, Stem Cuttings, Layering
How to Propagate Passion Flower Vine
Grown from seed sown in spring, from stem cuttings, or by layering for faster establishment.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Passion Flower Vine?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Passion Flower Vine is an excellent choice because it fills the garden with delightful fragrance and attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators.
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Fragrance
- Mild
- Fragrance Timing
- Day
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Partial Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Placement
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Fragrance, Pollinator Friendly
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
Where Passion Flower Vine (Passiflora Inspiration) - Krishna Kamal grows in Pakistan
Well-suited to these cities
BahawalpurFaisalabadGujranwalaHyderabadIslamabadKarachiLahoreMardanMultanPeshawarRahim Yar KhanRawalpindiSialkotSukkur
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Passion Flower Vine release its fragrance?
Passion Flower Vine produces a mild daytime fragrance, especially noticeable during warm, sunny hours. The scent is most intense during the bloom season and carries well in sheltered garden spots.
How many years does Passion Flower Vine take to reach full size?
Passion Flower Vine is a fast-growing plant that reaches up to 15 ft at maturity. In Pakistan’s warm climate, expect rapid growth of 2-3 ft per year under good conditions. It typically reaches its full potential within 5-7 years.
Can Passion Flower Vine be harmful to household pets?
While Passion Flower Vine is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How much water does Passion Flower Vine need during Pakistani summers?
Passion Flower Vine needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
Does Passion Flower Vine need regular trimming or pruning?
Prune Passion Flower Vine after flowering to control its spread and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or tangled stems, and train new shoots along your support structure. Since it blooms in summer, fall, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
Buy Krishna Kamal online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
