Passion Fruit

The 'Frederick' passionfruit is a vigorous, tropical vine renowned for its sweet, aromatic fruit and stunning, exotic flowers. This self-pollinating variety is ideal for Southern California gardens, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.

Key Features:

• Fruit: Produces large, dark purple, oval-shaped fruits with sweet, tangy pulp. Fruits naturally drop when ripe; allowing them to wrinkle slightly enhances their sweetness. 

• Flowers: Showcases large, fragrant, lavender and white flowers from late spring through fall, attracting pollinators like butterflies.

• Growth Habit: A fast-growing vine that can reach 15–30 feet in a single season, making it excellent for covering trellises, fences, or arbors. 

• Hardiness: Tolerates temperatures down to 20°F, making it suitable for USDA Zones 9–11. In cooler climates, it can be grown in containers and overwintered indoors.

• Care: Prefers full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering. Prune in winter to manage size and encourage new growth.