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Passiflora edulis 'Possum Purple'

CATEGORY  Specialty

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Self-fertile
  • Will fruit in a 10" container
  • Sweet purple fruit
  • Beautiful flower
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EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

9-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Food Production
· Attracts Butterflies
· Attracts Hummingbirds

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Trellis
· Edible Garden
· Arbors
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Easy to Grow
· Staff Favorite
· Self-fertile

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water

HABIT:

· Vining

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FLOWER COLOR:

· Purple
· White

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer
· Fall

FRUIT QUALITIES:

· Superb Flavor

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Specialty
· Fresh
· Jams & Jellies
· Process

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Hawaii

Passiflora 'Possum Purple' is a self-fertile passion fruit with exceptional flavor. In addition to producing outstanding fruit, the flowers will leave you in awe. The vine performs best in full sun and will need the support of a trellis or stake.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Food Production
· Attracts Butterflies
· Attracts Hummingbirds

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Trellis
· Edible Garden
· Arbors
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Easy to Grow
· Staff Favorite
· Self-fertile

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water

HABIT:

· Vining

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FLOWER COLOR:

· Purple
· White

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer
· Fall

FRUIT QUALITIES:

· Superb Flavor

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Specialty
· Fresh
· Jams & Jellies
· Process

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Hawaii

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 3-4 weeks
6" Crop Time: 6-10 weeks
8" Crop Time: 8-12 weeks
12" Crop Time: 12-16 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5