My neighbor planted a passion flower plant outside last year and apparently it had babies this spring. The neighbor said I could have one plant, if I was willing to dig it up. So I went out this morning, gently pushed a shovel into the dirt about 6 inches away from the plant, wiggled the shovel, and then cleanly pulled the shovel out. I was very careful because I didn't want to damage a tap root or regular root system. I grabbed the plant at the very base and gave it just the gentlest of tugs to see how it was loosening and the plant came sliding right out of the ground! Anyway, the tap root was broken at least 4-5 inches below the ground. I transplanted him into a damp hole. I broke off a very low leaf (which was going to be underground anyway) then covered and mounded with soil, and finally watered with some fish fertilizer. Now the little guy is very wilted. What should I do? Is he going to die because of his broken root? What is proper care for this guy anyway? I read the page that the garden helper had on him but would still like any and all additional information.

Thanks,
Sarah

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Sarah - Zone 5b/6

I just planted some passion flower seeds and am going to patiently wait for them to sprout sometime next spring. The things I'll do to get a vine growing for my garden lol.

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Sending lots of luck your way, Porter!

I just went out and check on my passion flower. It is green and unwilted!! I'm so happy! I know that it is a vine, so I planted it in a raised bed by my gas meter and house. Will it crawl up the house or just sprawl over the meter? I've also read that these have a strong scent, but I was wondering is it a good scent or a bad one? I'm going to keep my fingers crossed and hope that the cooler weather and occassional sprinkles continue until the plant is established!!

Sarah

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Sarah - Zone 5b/6