Description

General aspect and origins - Passiflora actinia is a very interesting passion flower for mild climates gardeners (USDA zone 9b and warmer). This vine is vigorous, ornemental, has showy fragrant flowers and edible fruits.
Leaves - P.actinia has an evergreen foliage. Leaves are entire, ovate, and are up to 4 in (10 cm) long and 3 in (about 8 cm) wide.
Flowers - Flowers are sweetly fragrant. Petals and sepals are white ; corona is white, banded with mauve. Flowers are about 3.5 in (9 cm) wide. This passionflower tends to bloom in spring and autumn.
Fruits - Fruits of Passiflora actinia are golden-orange when ripe and are edible. Pulp is very fragrant.

Culture

Passiflora actinia is relatively frost-hardy, as it will withstand brief colds down to 24°F.
Soil - Passiflora actinia can be grown in a relatively large range of soils, provided that it is well-drained.

Propagation

This vine can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds. This species is said to be a possible rootstock for species such as Passiflora alata and Passiflora quadrangularis

Pests and diseases

This vine, like most passionflowers, is susceptible to some viral diseases and nematodes attacks.