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Passionflower (Passiflora caerulea)
Lola Odeyemi
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I am interested in planting passionflower in my garden to clothe an ugly bit of fence. My garden is north facing and quite shady. Is it correct that passionflower is invasive? Will it do well in a north-facing garden? How long does it typically flower for? Will solanum glasnevin be a better option?
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Sorry Lola, both of them prefer either full sun or dappled shade. If it's that shady neither will thrive no matter what you do.
You could choose a clematis montana, one of the ivies climbing hydrangea, even honeysuckle.
Have a look at the link below to the rhs, there are a number of climbers that may suit your situation.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=467
I agree with Dave. I've grown passionflower and have found it slightly tender even in full sun and solanum glasnevin is happy here in full sun. I don't think either are invasive, well not in Yorkshire