passiflora

granadilla, passion flower

This genus consists of about 400 species of mostly evergreen or semi- evergreen, woody tendril-climbing vines, They are grown for their flowers which range from pale pink to purple-red. Many species produce egg-shaped to rounded, fleshy edible fruits that mature to yellow or orange in autumn. They are half hardy to frost tender, min 5-16C. Grow them in any fertile, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Classification

• Common Names: granadilla, passion flower

• Family: caerulea

• Variety:

clematis 8.JPG: 2001-08-15 granadilla, passion flower

Propagation Notes

• Plant Type: Climber

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clematis 7.JPG: 2001-06-17 granadilla, passion flower

febr0222.JPG: 2002-02-09 granadilla, passion flower