Passiflora edulis 'Panama Red'

Also Known As

Passiflora edulis 'Panama'
Panama Passion Flower

Plant type

vine

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 4'-30'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Passiflora edulis 'Panama Red' plant details

Passiflora edulis 'Panama Red' is a broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora edulis 'Panama Red'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora edulis 'Panama Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One-third larger than the regular passion fruit, 'Panama' is a strong grower and it produces extra large, delicious fruit that can be eaten fresh or made into juice. The fruit is reddish-purple on the outside and white on the inside with golden colored custard-like edible pulp. This self-fertile, fruiting variety has good resistance to root rot. The lovely flowers have white petals and frilly purple-to-white filaments. Once the flowers arrive, it's a sign that the late summer fruit will soon follow. If flowering indoors, hand pollination will help with fruit set.