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apricot vine

Also known as: flesh-coloured granadilla; Holy Rood flower; May hops; May pops; maypop; passion vine; wild passion flower; ground ivy; May apple

A short, tendril climber to about 2m tall with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Scented, bowl-shaped, pale purple to almost white flowers, with purple and white coronas, are produced in summer, followed by edible, egg-shaped, yellow fruit

Scientific classification

Species: apricot vine (Passiflora incarnata)
Genus: Passiflora
Family: Passifloraceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Fruit Edible
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of apricot vine

Distribution map

Southeastern USA

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Culture

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Quick identification of apricot vine

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apricot vine care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.