Passiflora incarnata 'Maypop'

and a flood update. 

Heartfelt thanks to those of you who have sent your messages of concern for my family and me during this catastrophic Colorado flood event.  I am happy to report we were lucky not to suffer any damage.  A feat that seems even more incredible upon viewing the aerial photos and news reports...

Seventeen years of living in this state and I've never seen so much rain ~ a normal years total in less than a week.

I guess that's why they're calling it a "100 year flood event."

Nine days of rain might not be unusual in other parts of the country, but it sure is devastating and highly abnormal for here.

It will take a while for things to dry out and return to "normal."

I'm itching to get back in the garden and outside for a change.  This cooped up feeling belongs more to winter months than September!

Passiflora incarnata (most commonly known as 'Maypop' and supposedly hardy to zone 5) surprised me with some late season blooms.

Joy, of CanadianGardenJoy blog and I planted this vine several years ago and neither of us had much luck.  I know it's invasive in some areas of the country but I am skeptical (if it actually overwinters) that it will be that way in our harsher climate.  I will certainly keep an eye out but for now, I'm thrilled with the exotic blossoms!! They are making me happy when everything else is soggy...

 

Comments

[PlantPostings]

I've been thinking of you, Kathleen. Glad to hear you haven't had damage. I keep thinking, floods are bad enough on level ground--but on mountain passes with gravity...scary! Your Passion Flower is incredible--especially through your camera lens.

[CanadianGardenJoy]

Kathleen girl !!!!
The Maypop is stunning and so much so because of your skill with photography : ) I have a long way to go yet .. actually I am falling behind because we are in the middle of way too much .. renos on the two bathrooms and planing the reno for the kitchen .. I think you get what I am going through ? and a huge bout of sciatica OUCH !
My poor garden is missing me, and I it!
Thank you so much for your sweet compliments, I appreciate it !
I have a special peony and Spring bulbs to plant when they arrive so I have to rest and get over this pain from H*** !! haha
So glad you have not been involved with the flooding issues .. I'm so sorry for the people that have had to deal with it.
Your pictures are gorgeous and so is the vine .. fingers crossed it WILL survive the winter and grow beautifully again!!
Joy : )

[Alice Golden]

So glad to hear you are safe & sound and your garden and photography are as beautiful as ever!

[Dana]

Absolutely gorgeous Kathleen - I can't wait to see it in person on Saturday. So very happy that you had no flooding issues!

[Robin]

I recently saw this in bloom near my daughter's new apartment, and it was gorgeous, and deliciously fragrant. I have other kind here, and it has not given me blooms in years. I tore it out, but it has other ideas. I keep hoping it will bloom again.

[Jennifer]

I am glad to hear that you aren't underwater. What an interesting and unusual flower these always are. It may not make it through winter but at least it is going out in a blaze of glory.