Passiflora ligularis
Sweet granadilla
An evergreen climbing plant that bears fruit from Summer to Autumn.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Passiflora ligularis |
Common Name | Sweet granadilla |
Also Known As | Grenadia, Granadilla |
SA Tree No​ | |
Tree Type | Evergreen |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Insects |
Features | |
Flowering Season | Spring |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | No |
Frost Tolerance | Semi-Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Summer, Autumn |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Exotic |
Soil pH | |
Root System | |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Small, Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun |
Fruit, Citrus & Nut Trees Pricing
Bag Size | Price Range Incl. VAT |
|---|---|
4L / 5L
| NA
|
7L / 10L
| R40-R400
|
20L
| R300-R500
|
50L
| R600-R800
|
100L / 200L
| R900-R2000
|
Description
Granadilla plants are evergreen perennial vines that often grow up against a supported fence or wall and have an estimated lifetime of around 3 years. It is best not to plant them against other plants or trees as they are fast growers and will take over.
This subtropical plant has a deep root system and should avoid clay soils. They make the perfect indoor or container plant as long as they have a supporting stake to form a trellis on.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as 13°C
- Estimated height: 6m
- Estimated width: 1-1.5m
- Planting distance: 1-2m
- Drought-resistant
Cultivars: Passiflora edulis.
Pollen compatibility: Self-pollinating, they do rely on pollinating insects, especially bees, for successful pollination.
Water requirements: Water every 2-3 days.
Fun facts: Granadillas are rich in antioxidants and provide many different nutritional values as they are high in vitamin A, C and Fibre.
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