Garden: this plant sold at LIDL works wonders to keep you out of sight from the neighbours
With spring arriving, outdoor spaces start to feel like extra rooms. As we spend more time on terraces, gardens and balconies, privacy and a bit of calm become more important. Enter Lidl with an affordable, natural option that looks good and does the job: the passionflower. This climbing plant is known for its lush, evergreen foliage and fast growth, making it a great pick for anyone wanting a private, attractive outdoor nook.
A decorative showstopper
The passionflower (French name: la passiflore) is a climbing plant that stands out for both its looks and its hardy nature. With evergreen foliage and rapid growth, it can form a thick, protective screen in a surprisingly short time. The leaves are dense and the stems weave together to create a curtain of greenery that can transform bare fences, tired walls and simple structures into lively displays.
Its spectacular flowers — bright in colour and almost exotic in shape — add real visual appeal and a touch of elegance. The plant’s dense foliage and strong tendrils let it cling to lots of supports, including trellises, tensioned cables and wire mesh. It can quickly cover large areas when planted in full ground (planted directly in the ground), or liven up balconies and terraces when grown in pots with suitable support.
Privacy and quieter surroundings
Beyond looking good, this climber has useful practical benefits. As a plant-based privacy screen, the passionflower creates a green barrier in just a few months. Many people see bare fences turn into verdant protection within a single season, turning exposed balconies into secret corners and bringing a calmer feel to urban settings. The lush foliage also soaks up some of the surrounding noise, acting as a sound buffer that dampens the background racket of city life while also screening curious neighbours’ glances.
The passionflower helps wildlife too, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees that come to feed on its vibrant blooms. That interaction boosts garden biodiversity and adds a lively element for gardeners and nature-watchers to enjoy.
Easy to grow and adaptable
The passionflower is praised for being easy to cultivate and flexible in different spots. It prefers sunny positions and well-drained, rich soil, establishes quickly and needs regular watering, especially during those early growth stages. A light pruning in spring encourages new shoots, which builds denser foliage and a sturdier screen. It’s forgiving of small mistakes, so it suits both beginners and seasoned gardeners who want a rewarding plant without specialist skills.
In winter the passionflower generally keeps its presence and can be given a light covering in colder areas. Its ability to adapt to various setups — whether planted in the ground or in pots — means it fits different gardening needs and space limits, making it an attractive alternative to heavy panels or slow-growing hedges.
More than a screen
The Lidl passionflower does more than provide a practical function; it brings a sensory, seasonal quality to outdoor spaces. As a living plant it evolves through the year, creating a dynamic landscape that can feel like a private refuge from urban bustle. Planting something so vibrant isn’t just about hiding from prying eyes or reducing noise — it’s a way of reconnecting with the calming effect of nature.
For anyone wanting to turn their outdoor area into a private, peaceful spot, the passionflower is an affordable and accessible choice that delivers beauty, function and a sense of tranquillity. By offering this plant at a small price, Lidl makes it possible for people to improve their gardens without stretching their budgets, helping create spaces that quietly enrich everyday life. As we look for more balance and peace, adding a passionflower to the garden might just be the green solution we need.