Add a touch of the tropics to your garden with Purple Passion Flower Vine Seeds. Known botanically as Passiflora incarnata and commonly called Granadilla or Maypop, this climbing vine produces lavish purple flowers with intricate filaments and a delightful fragrance.
After blooming, the vine yields edible, oval-shaped passion fruits filled with sweet-tart pulp — perfect for fresh eating, desserts, or juices. This non-GMO, perennial vine thrives in warm, sunny climates and doubles as an ornamental and fruit-bearing plant.
Features
- 🌸 Exotic Purple Flowers: Striking tropical blooms that attract bees and butterflies.
- 🍈 Delicious Passion Fruits: Edible fruits with sweet, aromatic flavor.
- 🌿 Non-GMO & Natural: 100% untreated seeds for healthy plant growth.
- 🌞 Sun-Loving Vine: Thrives in full sunlight and warm conditions.
- 🪴 Versatile Growth: Ideal for trellises, fences, or vertical gardens.
- 🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Excellent for attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insects.
Specifications
- Common Name: Purple Passion Flower / Granadilla / Maypop
- Scientific Name: Passiflora incarnata
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering and fruiting vine
- Zones: USDA 6–10
- Growth Habit: Climbing vine, up to 15–25 ft tall
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-draining loam or sandy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Temperature Range: 65–95°F (18–35°C)
- Fruits: Oval passion fruits with sweet-tart pulp
- Flowers: Purple-white blooms with ornate filaments
- Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
- Days to Germination: 14–35 days
- Days to Maturity: 120–180 days (from transplant)
- Pollination: Self-fertile but enhanced by pollinators
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Uses: Ornamental, edible fruits, landscaping, herbal use
Planting Guide
- Seed Prep: Soak seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours to soften their coat.
- Sowing: Plant ¼ inch deep in moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Light: Provide bright light or full sun exposure for best germination.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy.
- Transplanting: Move outdoors after frost danger passes; provide trellis support.
- Spacing: Space plants 3–5 feet apart to allow vine spread.
- Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks during growth.
- Harvest: Fruits ripen late summer to early fall when they turn light yellow or purple and drop naturally.
Care Tips
- Pruning: Trim vines in late winter to encourage new growth.
- Mulching: Helps maintain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Support: Provide trellises, arbors, or fences for climbing.
- Pests: Watch for aphids, caterpillars, and scale insects.
- Winter Care: In cooler zones, mulch or overwinter indoors.
