Growing passion flowers in the garden could not be simpler. For a start, they're readily available from garden centres and mail order suppliers. They're excellent climbers and will smother a wall or trellis with their foliage. They range from fully hardy to frost tender and the plants, once established, will often survive cold snaps. Passion flowers come in a wide range of colours, including reds, whites, blues and pinks. These flowers are produced over a long period, on long stems with lots of buds. The orange fruits look superb at the end of the season against the ample foliage.

Looking Good:
Go to Greenholm Nurseries, Clevedon, Somerset, during the summer to see the National Collection of Passifloras in full glory.

Best With:
Try them intertwined with climbing roses, or scrambling through a Pittosporum shrub.