PASSIFLORA quadrangularis
<
>
PASSIFLORA quadrangularis
Commonly known as Giant granadilla, Square stemmed passion flower
Four angled winged stems and huge fragrant flowers which turn into edible fruits
£35.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
green-yellow to orange fruit 20-30cm (8-12in). Sweetly acid pulp -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, whiteflies, scale insect, mealybugs, cucumber mosaic virus. -
Place of origin
Central and South America, West Indies -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
-
EvergreenBroadly oval, rich-green leaves 10-25cm (4-10in) long with abrupt, slender points.
-
Red
Pale to deep-red with massive coronas of red, purple, white filaments 6cm (2½in) long -
Bowl-shapedTo 12cm (5in) across
-
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
-
Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
-
Height
15m (49ft) or more -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingStrong-growing, tuberous-rooted tendril climber with sparsely-branched winged stems.
-
Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
-
Heated greenhouse - tropical
Under glass all year. Plant requires temparatures above 15°C (59°F) -
Scented flowers
-
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
-
Full sun
View Detailed Plant Description
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Passiflora - Care Guide
