Panama Red Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis)
Regular price $69.95Panama Red Passion Fruit is an evergreen climbing vine native to South America which is beloved for its vigorous growing habits. A large red fruiting variety of the Passifloraceae, the Panama Red Passion Fruit is related to the Yellow Passion Fruit and Purple Possum Passion Fruit and weaves delicate green vines covered in serrated, deeply-lobed leaves. Due to its heat resistant qualities, heavy productivity and easy maintenance, the fast-growing Panama Red Passion Fruit is considered a coveted variety.
The Passion Fruit family is well known for bearing incredible, alien flowers with thin purple corona filaments above waxy white petals. These highly aromatic flowers mature to reddish-purple fruits, speckled in white dots- very beautiful and sweeter than other varieties. Many enjoy the tangy fruit out of hand or add it to smoothies, sauces or desserts.
Plant Type:
Perennial Fruiting Vine
Harvest Season:
Year-round
Mature Size:
Up to 30 ft.
Soil & Moisture:
Well-drained soil that can hold moisture, high in organic matter
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Better fruit production with more sun exposure.
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-12 (frost protection); Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Yellow Passion Fruit is grown from seed, capable of fruiting within growing season.
Our Purple Passion Fruit is grown from cuttings and tissue culture, capable of fruiting within growing season.
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