Banana Passion flower. A vigorous climber with long-tubed, bowl-shaped pink to coral-pink flowers followed by yellow fruit. Max Height 5m. Flowers July to November. Fruits September. Partial shade. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Passiflora mollissima
A vigorous climber with long-tubed, bowl-shaped pink to coral-pink flowers followed by yellow fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Passiflora |
|---|---|
| Species | mollissima |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Banana Passion flower |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, November |
| Colour Fruit | yellow |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
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