Passiflora alata (Winged-stem Passion Flower)

7 (15)m, Winged-stem Passion Flower is native of the Amazon region from Peru to eastern Brazil and makes large, oval, dark green and glossy leaves and very ornamental and large, wine-red flowers. After successful pollination flowers are followed by medium sized, yellow fruits which contain an edible, very aromatic and slightly sour fruit pulp. Easily grown in any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year. Plants require constant warmth at a minimum of some 20°C. In order to ensure polllination, two genetically different plants have to be grown, a single plant sets fruits once in a while only. VI-VIII.
20 seeds per package.