It seems from what I have read, P.caerulea does not require cold stratification to germinate although much of the information on Passiflora germination out there on the web is contradictory at best, especially the advice given regarding the removal or not of arils prior to sowing the seed (it appears that one of the reasons for removal of arils seems to be an expectation of the growth of undesirable moulds and fungi - how they manage without us in the wild is surely amazing!) Experimentation may thus be resorted to - it's always fun to do anyway. Incidentally, nice pics karyn1! I would sure appreciate knowing how you did this (I note the photobucket reference and have an account myself)

The seeds have been spoken for, thanks everyone

I love the post... it's a great idea, but one question at a time, please! It's overwhelming to think of that many things... Easiest to grow from seed: Anything I fruited myself. Hardest to grow from seed: Anything I purchase. Easiest to root: I would agree that P. colinvauxii is among the fastest, though we have rooted P. 'Witchcraft' and P. citrina, (just those two off the top of my head, though I am sure there are more), in just as little time. Hardest to root: Again, I would agree that P. membranacea is a rooting nightmare. Others that are supposed to be very hard, like P. herbertiana and P. aurantia, we can do so much easier than this one. Though, I would say if we throw the season into play, any Tacsonia would be the hardest for us to root in summer, since we do it outdoors. in fall/winter, they throw roots with no problem. Easiest to bloom: If they bloom without trying, does that count? If so, I can't do this one. There's too many to name. Hardest to bloom: 1/4 of my collection that haven't bloomed yet. Not going to list them all... ...And, I don't consider it blooming if I bought it with flowers or buds. It has to bloom the second year I own it for it to count. The one exception would be if I got it as a very small plant or cuttings only, and got it to bloom the first year. Most floriferous: Most flowers, or longest flowering period? P. 'Incense' wins for most flowers, hands down. 80-120 flowers per day from June to October. Longest flowering period, (outside only), would be P. x violacea. April to January, approximately. Fastest growing: another that I cannot answer... too many growing fast right now. Slowest growing: P. nephrodes, though that is likely my fault, just like your P. sanguinolenta is. Also, any Tacsonia, we just get too darn hot here. Bug issues: P. 'Witchcraft' without a doubt. I cannot keep spider mites and scale off this plant. Every year he gets attacked harshly. Thankfully, he is large and well established, so he can withstand it. Least bug issues: most anything Passiflora/Stipulata, except perhaps P. actinia,(he gets mites). Easiest overall: It's a big fat tie between P. 'Incense', P. 'Amethyst', P. x violacea, P. caerulea, and P. 'Indigo Dreams'. All of these have been in the ground for 8+ years and grow and bloom every year without any, (I mean... ANY), effort whatsoever. Hardest overall: Any of Tacsonia supersection. All of this is of course based on my experience alone. Everyone's location, growing skill, and a multitude of other aspects need to be taken into account. The fact that "mark4321" and I live only 2 hours drive from one another, though we have had massively different experiences, illustrates this perfectly. Where he has P. x exoniensis thrive tremendously, and I have P. sanguinolenta bloom for most of the year, though neither of us has the opposite successes, is a great example. Good luck with your Passiflora growing. Whether someone says it is hard or easy, my advice to all would be to attempt whatever you want to attempt. Learning for yourself what works and what doesn't is half the fun of growing plants. Experiment... try new things... grow something that no one seems to want, but you find beautiful... enjoy the art and zen that is gardening. Then, live or die, bloom or wilt, you will still appreciate the time and the efforts you put into them. I'll climb off my soapbox now... Happy gardening! Eric

i would love some passion flower/ passion fruit seeds i really want blue but it really doesnt matter go check out my trade list for possible trades maybe message me if you would like to do a trade. Thanks! :D