Garden: this plant from LIDL works wonders to block unwanted views from the neighbours

get to know the passionflower

The passionflower (passiflore, as it’s called in France) is a climbing, evergreen plant that adapts well to many outdoor settings. It is robust and ornamental, prized for showy summer blooms with vivid colours and exotic shapes. Its thick, generous foliage makes a convincing green curtain, turning ordinary areas into small outdoor retreats.

Gardeners value the passionflower not just for appearance but for practical use. As a living privacy screen, it screens views and helps absorb background noise. In towns and cities, where quiet can be scarce, it can create a calm spot you’ll want to spend time in.

more than just looks

Its tangled stems and dense leaves form a solid barrier against prying eyes, while strong tendrils grip supports securely. The plant’s compact structure also soaks up sound, reducing urban noise and creating a more peaceful corner. Whether you’re hiding an unattractive fence or dressing up a balcony, the passionflower provides privacy and visual interest.

Growth is one of its main advantages: it can cover structures quickly. In just a few months a bare fence can become a lively green screen, and within a single season it can conceal unattractive elements, transforming a space with little effort and low cost. A few plants are usually enough to give noticeable coverage along a terrace or balcony.

how to grow and look after it

Knowing what the passionflower prefers helps it thrive. The plant prefers sun and does best in rich, well-drained soil. Regular watering at the start helps establish strong roots, and light pruning in spring encourages fresh shoots and denser foliage. It needs a solid support, such as a trellis, cables or wire mesh, but will grow well both in pots and in the ground.

The passionflower remains leafy through winter. In colder areas, a light cover provides extra protection. When spring arrives, a little pruning will spur new growth and keep the plant looking lush. Because it tends to hold its leaves year-round, it provides consistent privacy across the seasons.

good for local wildlife

Beyond looks and practicality, the passionflower benefits local biodiversity. Its flowers attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees, which feed on the nectar, and the plant offers habitat for small wildlife. It is a way to promote biodiversity in your own garden.

It is also an alternative to man-made privacy fixes. Rather than heavy panels or slow-growing hedges, the passionflower is relatively inexpensive and straightforward to grow, and provides durable results without a large financial outlay.

bring nature home

Lidl’s passionflower can help make your outdoor space calmer and more private. It is forgiving of minor mistakes and establishes quickly with abundant foliage and flowers.

Choosing Lidl’s passionflower provides privacy and ornamental value at relatively low cost, making it a practical option for gardens and balconies.