Granadilla 12cm pot

Description

Granadilla Vine (Passiflora edulis) – 12cm Pot
Product Name: Young Purple Granadilla / Passion Fruit Vine (Passiflora edulis, ‘Ester’ cultivar) in 12cm nursery pot.
Description:
Get growing with this fast-climbing purple passion fruit vine! This healthy young Passiflora edulis arrives in a compact 12cm pot – perfect for shipping, balconies, patios, or quick transplanting.
Glossy three-lobed leaves and tendrils help it climb 3–6m+ with support. It produces stunning white-purple exotic flowers that attract pollinators, followed by juicy, sweet-tangy purple fruits (5–8cm) full of aromatic pulp – great for fresh eating, juices, and desserts. The ‘Ester’ cultivar is known for reliable yields, excellent flavour, and high pulp content, with fruit often appearing in 1–2 years.
A beautiful, productive climber for edible gardens and vertical spaces!
Growing Conditions:
Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best growth, flowers, and fruit.
Temperature: Warm subtropical to tropical preferred; ideal 20–28°C. Frost-sensitive – protect below 5°C (USDA zones 9–11 or frost-free areas).
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.5). Enrich with compost; avoid waterlogged soil.
Water: Consistent moisture (keep evenly moist, not soggy), especially during growth and fruiting. Mulch to retain water.
Support & Pruning: Provide trellis/fence early; prune late winter/early spring for shape and better yields.
Fertilizer: Balanced or potassium-rich monthly in growing season; avoid excess nitrogen.
Pot Note: Young vine (20–40cm tall). Repot to larger container (20–50L+) or plant out when roots fill the pot.