Passiflora edulis 'Frederick'

Also Known As

Frederick Passion Flower
Frederick Passion Vine
Frederick Passionflower
Frederick Passionvine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 5'-20'

planting zones

8a-10a

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Passiflora edulis 'Frederick' plant details

Passiflora edulis 'Frederick' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora edulis 'Frederick'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora edulis 'Frederick'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardly is there a flower that evokes a sense of the tropical more than the passion flowers. White, black and blue Passiflora caerulea is hardy in coastal BC, especially against a south facing wall or fence. Bury the stem 4-6 inches deep to increase hardiness. Plant in well-drained soil that is not too moist or too rich to promote more flowers and less greenery. Edible, but not the most tasty, yellow fruit are sometimes produced. Where not hardy, passionflowers can be grown as a patio plant in summer and a houseplant in winter. Plants bloom on a new wood so a hard prune can be given each spring.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Fredricks purple passionfruit is considered an AAAA+ fresh eating variety and esteemed as one of the best. Semi cold hardy subtropical and easily withstands frosts and the occasional freeze. Grows 30 feet in a season. Medium to full sun.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Sweet ambrosia! The fruit from this vine is as deliciously alluring as its intricate & whimsical flowers. ‘Frederick’ is one of the hardiest of the Passifloras, surviving Winter wet & brief frosts (to 20 °F) with bravo, going semi-decidous! Takes heat well & enjoys a long growing season. All Passifloras have intriguing flowers but NOT all of them make edible fruit. In fact, some of them are toxic, especially when unripe! Before eating the fruit you need to wait until it darkens to purple & drops from the vine. You can leave the fruit to ripen further for a sweeter taste, or add sugar. Give it room! This vine wants to get quite big – 20’ or more in good soil.