Rare Passiflora Bogotensis - Unusual Vine From Colombia

This is a rare offering of seeds of the lovely Passiflora bogotensis.  This interesting vine flowers year-round, with attractive blooms that start out looking like mushrooms!  Its bat-shaped foliage is really cool, with a soft, velvety texture almost like a cat's ear!  The plant was thought to be extinct, until it was recently rediscovered in the mountains near Bogotá in Colombia.  Fresh seeds are rarely seen for sale. Passiflora bogotensis is a vigorous vine that... can grow over 20 feet long, although you may prune it to any size you wish.  Its bi-lobed leaves are 4 inches long and turn somewhat firm with age.  They have a downy-soft texture.  The flowers appear in large numbers throughout much of the year.  The 1½ inch blooms start out as burgundy, mushroom-shaped buds.  They open to reveal crisp white petals and a chartreuse ring of filaments, with burgundy pollen tubes suspended above them.  The blooms self-pollinate easily, forming attractive, grape-sized fruits.  I'm unsure whether the fruit is edible (some Passifloras are toxic).  This species can probably cross-breed with some other Passifloras in the subgenus Decaloba to create interesting, new hybrids.There isn't much information on its climate tolerances, but some other Passifloras from the same region resent temperatures above 85 degrees (29°C) with warm nights.  It might be able to tolerate warmer days if nights are cool (below 65°F / 18°C).  It can only survive a light, brief frost, so it's best to protect it from freezing temperatures.  It likes part-sun, and might need some shading from strong afternoon sun.  You may grow it indoors along a trellis or wires.  Like most Passifloras, it prefers moist, well-draining soil, regular feeding, and some humidity.This auction is for 5 fresh seeds.  The germination rate is excellent when you follow my germination tips, which will be emailed to you (contact me if you would like them sooner).  Promptly sent in a padded envelope.  Outside the United States: The tracking number might not show tracking information in some countries, but it will show it within the U.S.  If you have any questions, please contact me.
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