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Purple Passion Fruit

5 Gallon
$72.00
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Purple Passion Fruit

Passiflora edulis

Classic Intense Purple Fruit • Rich Tart & Sweet Flavor • Ideal for Juices & Desserts

$72.00
Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon

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Description

The classic Purple Passion Fruit is the quintessential variety for intense, aromatic flavor. Its smaller, deep purple fruits pack a powerful punch of tart, tropical sweetness that is the hallmark of premium passion fruit juice and desserts. A must-have for passionate growers in the warmest Bay Area locations who crave authentic, bold flavor.

  • Produces abundant, smaller, round fruits with a smooth, deep purple (almost maroon) skin when fully ripe.

  • Flesh is intensely aromatic, tart, and vibrantly orange, encapsulating numerous edible black seeds—the source of its signature crunch.

  • Flavor is rich, complex, and more acidic than the yellow variety, delivering the classic passion fruit tang that is highly prized for culinary use.

  • A vigorous, self-pollinating, semi-evergreen vine that grows rapidly on a support structure, providing dense coverage and exotic beauty.

  • Features the same spectacular, otherworldly flowers in shades of purple and white with a intricate corona.

  • Requires a warm, frost-free position and is ideal for container growing in cooler parts of the Bay Area, allowing it to be moved to shelter in winter.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Flowers:Exotic 3-inch diameter blooms.White and purple corona filaments.Fragrant, self-fertile.Blooms spring through fall.Fruit:Small, round (1.5-2" diameter).Smooth, deep purple-red skin.Aromatic orange pulp with black seeds.Nutrition: Rich in vitamin C, iron and fiber.Foliage:Glossy tri-lobed leaves.Deep green with serrated edges.Prominent veination
  • Habit: Vigorous semi-evergreen vine
  • Mature Height: 20-30 ft
  • Mature Spread: 10-15 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast (up to 15 ft/year)
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Dual-purpose ornamental and edible.Self-pollinating for reliable fruiting.Fragrant flowers attract pollinators.Nutrient-dense superfruit
  • Special Attributes:Twining tendrils for natural climbing.Tropical flavor with intense aroma.Productive - fruits within 12-18 month
  • Landscape Uses:Edible landscaping.Privacy screens.Arbors and pergolas.Container growing (with support)

Faqs

  • Q: Which is sweeter, yellow or purple passion fruit?A: Generally, the yellow variety is sweeter and less tart. The purple passion fruit has a stronger, more acidic flavor that is considered the "true" passion fruit taste by many enthusiasts and chefs.
  • Q: How can I grow it in a cooler microclimate?A: Growing in a large, movable container is highly recommended. Place it in the sunniest, most wind-sheltered spot during summer (against a warm wall) and move it to a frost-free greenhouse, garage, or under deep eaves during winter months.
  • Q: Why are my passion fruit flowers falling off without setting fruit?A: This is common. Lack of pollination is the main cause. While self-fertile, hand-pollination (transferring pollen from stamens to stigma with a small brush around midday) can dramatically improve fruit set. Also, ensure the plant is not stressed by drought or extreme heat during flowering.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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