Granadilla Purple “Ester”

Description

Passiflora ligularis
Originating from the Andes, the Granadilla is a round, orange fruit with a hard shell, containing a jelly-like pulp filled with black seeds. Not just a feast for the palate, the vine boasts intricate, fragrant flowers that seem to be nature’s own art. While it thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, the Granadilla vine needs support to climb and can reach impressive lengths.

Flower/s Colour: White with a purple to pink crown
Height: Vines can climb 5-7 meters
Humidity: Prefers high humidity
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
Leaf Colour: Green
Lifespan: Perennial in tropical climates
Soil: Well-draining, fertile
Sowing Season: Spring in warmer climates
Structure: Climbing vine
Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Temperature: Warm climates, frost-sensitive
Water: Regular, but avoid over-watering
Wind: Protect from strong winds