Passiflora
edulis
(Edible Passion flower)
Vigorous, tropical, woody climber. In summer bears incredible bowl shaped
white flowers, 3" across, green beneath, with wavy purple zoned white coronas.
Has yellow to purple fruit 2 inches long. Can grow up to 15' tall.
Hardy in zones 9-10. Minimum 5ºC.
Recommended care:
Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Fertilize at least once every
two weeks in the growing season. In spring put outdoors after all chances
of frost have gone, in fall bring indoors before all chances of frost come.
In cool climates should be over wintered on a warm south facing window.
Passiflora
flowers on new growth, so they may be pruned early in the growing season.
It is best to cut some stems back nearly to the base in spring.
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