Passiflora alata, the wingstem passionflower, also known as the fragrant granadilla, is native from Brazil, and is grown in many warm areas in the world. This vigorous evergreen climber has entire leaves, and showy fragrant flowers, which are crimson, with purple and white filaments. The fruits are edible.
This passionflower is not very hardy, but may withstand about 28°F (-2°C) frosts.
The evergreen leaves of the wingstem passionflower are entire, and may reach up to 6 in long (15 cm) and 4 in wide (10 cm)
The fragrant granadilla has showy and scented flowers, which are up to 5 in wide (12 cm), with crimson petal/sepals and white and purple striped filaments.
The wingstem passionfruit is an ovoid golden to orange fruit. These fruits are about 4 in (10 cm) long. They are edible and quite popular in Brazil.
Passiflora alata requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This passionflower needs to grow in a well drained soil.
This vine, like many passionflowers, is susceptible to viral diseases and nematodes in the soil, especially in tropical areas.
Photos of wingstem passionflower |
Category - vine
Dimensions
Height 10.00 m
Width 10.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -2.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -1.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : red
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, seeds
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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