Passiflora quadrangularis
Passiflora quadrangularis or giant granadilla has large red and purple, cinnamon and nutmeg scented flowers and huge, edible fruit.
Hardly is there a flower that evokes a sense of the tropical more than the passion flower. Passiflora quadrangularis is a spectacular species with large red, purple, and white flowers with thick, substantial petals and a scent of cinnamon and nutmeg. Widely cultivated for its fruit which, while said to be not as tasty as the best passionfruit, can grow to one foot in diameter hence the common name giant granadilla! This species is cold sensitive and is best kept above 10 degrees Celsius at all times.
Common Name: Giant Granadilla - [Fall Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Passifloraceae (The Passion Flower Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-12
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Vine
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Yellow
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
