purple granadilla

Also known as: edible-fruited passion flower; passion fruit; purple passion fruit

Vigorous evergreen climber about 5m tall, with glossy, mid-green, 3-lobed leaves to 20cm long. Bowl-shaped white flowers 7cm across, green beneath, with purple coronal filaments, are produced in summer, followed by ovoid yellow to purple edible fruit, 5cm long in summer and autumn

Scientific classification

Species: purple granadilla (Passiflora edulis)
Genus: Passiflora
Family: Passifloraceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Fruit Edible
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of purple granadilla

Distribution map

South America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of purple granadilla

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purple granadilla 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.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering in spring or autumn

Growing

Grow in a conservatory or frost free greenhouse in a container of loam-based potting compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. See passion flower cultivation

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