Pruning Passion Flower

[BillyBB]

I have two climbing passion flowers that bloom late summer/Autumn. I'm told that they should be cut back as only new seasons growth produces flowers. What time of year should I prune and how close to the ground?

[Drewhound]

Prune them in the spring. Generally it's better not to cut them back very hard but you can cut one or two stems back to a foot or two to stimulate new growth lower down

[Newt]

I agree with Drewhound. They bloom in new wood. This site might help to explain why and what to do with them as they grow. http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/passiflora/20030426050033 80.html

[BillyBB]

Many thanks, I will now wait until spring.

[Newt]

You're very welcome!