Passion Flower. Very free flowering variety. Produces large sweet edible fruits. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers February to December. Fruits July to October. Full sun. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Passiflora alata
Very free flowering variety. Produces large sweet edible fruits.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Passiflora |
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Species | alata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Passion Flower |
Flower Colour | purple, white |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Passifloraceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | February, December |
Colour Fruit | yellow |
Fruits When | July, October |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Provide support |
Border | Climbing wall, Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Thin out overgrown plants |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Mulch |
Propagation | Seed, Stem cuttings |
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