Patio Fruits Live Edible Passion Fruit Vine - Passiflora Edulis - Dwarf Fruit Vine - Easy to Grow Fruit Plant - Organic Gardening - Zones 9 -11

Passiflora edulis (Passion Fruit Vine) also known as Passion Fruit, Purple Granadilla, Maracuja.

The Passiflora edulis, commonly known as the Passion Fruit Vine, is a fast-growing, tropical vine prized for its striking exotic flowers and delicious, aromatic fruit. Loved by gardeners and foodies alike, this vigorous climber makes a stunning addition to patios, fences, trellises, and balconies—while rewarding you with tangy-sweet passion fruits packed with flavor and nutrients.

Key Features:

• Fruit: Round to oval fruit with a thick, wrinkled rind that turns deep purple (or yellow, depending on the variety) when ripe. Inside is a fragrant, jelly-like pulp filled with edible seeds—perfect for juices, desserts, cocktails, or fresh snacking.

• Flowers: Large, intricate flowers with a mesmerizing mix of purple, white, and blue. They attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, climbing vine that can grow up to 15–20 feet or more in a single season with support.

• Time to Fruit: Often produces fruit in 1–2 years; faster in warm climates or with greenhouse support.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) Part Sun (Very hot Climates)

• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Enrich with organic matter for best results.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Avoid waterlogged roots.

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in cooler zones)

• Container Friendly: Yes — grows well in large pots with a trellis or vertical support.

• Pollination: Self-pollinating, but hand-pollination or multiple plants will improve yield.

****Please Note: Depending on time of year, and inventory, plants will vary in height. All plants ship out between 13 and 20 inches tall. ****

Care Tips:

• Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or arbor for climbing.

• Prune after harvest or in early spring to control growth and improve airflow.

• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

• Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced or high-potassium fertilizer.

****High temperatures (90 degrees and higher) or extreme cold temperatures (40 and below) can result in leaf loss and decreased appearance. Please check your local temperatures prior to ordering. ****

Benefits:

• Unique, tropical aesthetic with edible rewards

• Long bloom and harvest season in warm climates

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Can be grown in containers or in the ground

• High in antioxidants, vitamin C, and dietary fiber