{"product_id":"passiflora-edulis-pink-cheek-5_seeds","title":"Passiflora edulis Pink Cheek | 5_Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"\u003ePassiflora edulis Pink Cheek — Pink Cheek Passionfruit Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eLush, expressive, and irresistibly exotic, \u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"145\"\u003ePassiflora edulis Pink Cheek\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and eye-catching passionfruit selection celebrated for its romantic coloring, vigorous growth, and extraordinary flowers. This captivating vine combines tropical beauty with deep cultural symbolism, offering both ornamental splendor and meaningful ecological value in one living masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eFrom spring through autumn, ‘Pink Cheek’ produces large, mesmerizing passionflowers with \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"650\"\u003ecrisp white petals encircling a dramatic corona of lavender, rose-pink, deep purple, and soft blue filaments\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blooms are \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"692\"\u003edelightfully fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, releasing a sweet, lightly citrusy scent that perfumes the air during warm daylight hours. Each flower is fleeting, yet the vine blooms repeatedly, ensuring a constant parade of floral artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003ePassionflowers have fascinated botanists and artists for centuries. The name \u003cem data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003ePassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e originates from 16th-century European missionaries, who interpreted the flower’s complex structures as symbolic representations of the Passion of Christ—its filaments, anthers, and stigmas woven into spiritual storytelling. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003ePassiflora edulis\u003c\/strong\u003e also holds major cultural importance as one of the world’s most widely cultivated tropical fruit vines. The ‘Pink Cheek’ selection stands apart for its unusual coloration and refined beauty, making it a prized plant among collectors and passionfruit enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003ePassiflora edulis ‘Pink Cheek’ is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003ecritical larval host plant\u003c\/strong\u003e for several butterfly species, including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eGulf Fritillary\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eZebra Longwing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and, in suitable climates, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eJulia butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their caterpillars rely on passionflower foliage for survival. The nectar-rich flowers attract \u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003ebees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e, while ladybugs and other beneficial insects are often drawn to the lively ecosystem this vine creates. Few ornamental plants support so many forms of wildlife across multiple life stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eGrowing Character \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eThis passionfruit vine is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003efast-growing, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm climates and a showstopping container plant in cooler regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with pink, lavender, purple, and blue corona filaments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring through fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eZones 9–11\u003c\/strong\u003e (can be grown as a container or annual vine in cooler zones)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003eScarify seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e gently by nicking the seed coat or rubbing lightly with sandpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, refreshing the water if it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003eFill pots with a well-drained seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003e1\/4 inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003eFirm soil gently and water thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003eGermination Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm conditions are essential, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003e75–85°F (24–29°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3381\" 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