Passion Flower. Tasty sweet edible fruits. A large flowered variety. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers June to September. Fruits August to October. Full sun. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Passiflora edulis
Tasty sweet edible fruits. A large flowered variety.
Additional information
| Generic | Passiflora |
|---|---|
| Species | edulis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Passion Flower |
| Flower Colour | white, purple |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | yellow |
| Fruits When | August, 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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