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.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Passiflora |
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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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Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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