Passiflora edulis - 2 Ltr, single cane

Description
The Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) produces brown fruits. They have a sweet, exotic flavour. Well-drained, loose soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from September. Their two-coloured, slightly fragrant flowers are a beautiful sight. With its climbing habit, Passion Fruit grows to around 2.5 m high and 1.5 m wide, making it ideal for growing in pots on balconies or terraces.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, exotic flavour * fragrant flowers * suitable for growing in pots

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Passion Fruit are glossy, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Climbing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Passiflora edulis prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Sow in trays or seed trays: In the period from February to May.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Flower
Passiflora edulis forms wheel-shaped, bicoloured flowers from June. These exude a light fragrance and grow to about 1 - 18 cm tall.

Fruit
The brown fruits have a sweet, exotic flavour. Ripening time from September.

Use
Tub, privacy screen, conservatory, facade, room