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PASSIFLORA edulis
Commonly known as Passion fruit, Purple granadilla
Edible yellow or purple fruits. Large flowers which have curly white filaments striped with purple on a white and green background
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Evergreen3-lobed, toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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WhiteWith purple-zoned white coronas -
Height5m (16ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, woody, tendril climber.
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Heated greenhouse - tropicalUnder glass all year. Plant requires temparatures above 15°C (59°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
PASSIFLORA edulis
Seeds may be available, check buying options below.
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Additional Features
Good to knowOvoid edible fruit 5cm (2in) long purple-black and wrinkled when ripe
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, cucumber mosaic virus under glass
Place of originBrazilResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBowl-shaped7cm (3in) across
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
Pruning group 8Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Passiflora - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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