Passiflora mollissima (Banana Passionfruit)
Passiflora mollissima (Banana Passionfruit)
3 (7)m, Banana Passionfruit or Curuba is native of the Colombian highlands at an altitude of some 2.000m. It is a very decorative climber with pendulous, large, trumpet shaped rose red flowers and greenish yellow banana like soft fruits with an orange pulp. Excellent for juices in either water or milk with some sugar added. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year and a winter minimum of some 10°C with reduced watering. A cold tolerant species. VII-X.More Details »