Purple Passionfruit

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South America

The classic passionfruit found in markets worldwide, valued for intensely aromatic, tart-sweet pulp used in juices and desserts.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 10-11

Pollination

Often self-incompatible or only partially self-fertile — planting two vines improves fruit set.

Care info

A vigorous climbing vine that needs sturdy support and regular pruning to stay manageable.

Recommendations

Let fruit fall naturally or pick once wrinkled — that is when the flavor is at its peak.

Flavor Profile

Intensely aromatic, tart, and sweet with a distinctive tropical floral quality

Quick facts

Skin color

Deep purple, wrinkled when ripe

Size

Small (egg-sized)

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 10-11