edibleFamily: PassifloraceaeGenus: Passionfruit

Cultivar

Panama Red Passion Fruit

Passionfruit

The Panama Red passion fruit is a high-yielding tropical vine known for its glossy foliage and signature dark-skinned fruit. The fruit typically features a rich, sweet-tart interior with highly aromatic juice, making it a favorite for fresh eating and culinary use. As a vigorous climber, this vine requires a sturdy trellis or fence for support and benefits from a warm, frost-free environment.

Panama Red is a vigorous, tropical fruiting vine prized for its aromatic, flavorful passion fruit and fast growth. It is an excellent choice for adding a lush, edible tropical aesthetic to home gardens.

Marketplace packs coming soon

Current nursery inventory and 18 / 36 / 72 pricing will appear here when available.

Cultivar Story

Start with Inspiration. Grow Your Aspiration.

๐ŸŒฑ

Image coming soon

Growing Inspiration

Inspiration for future Agardeni growing environments.

๐Ÿ“ฆ

Image coming soon

Marketplace Plant

A realistic representation of the starter plants offered in 18, 36, and 72 plant quantities.

๐ŸŒฟ

Image coming soon

Aspirational Garden

Grow your aspirational plan into an inspirational garden.

๐Ÿ“

Image coming soon

Plant Detail

A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.

๐Ÿชด

Image coming soon

Repotting / Start Growing

Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.

โœจ

Image coming soon

Start ยท Plan ยท Grow

Start with real plants. Plan with current marketplace availability. Grow your aspirational garden.

Cultivar Video

Agardeni
โ–ถ

Cultivar Video Coming Soon

See this cultivar from starter plant to aspirational garden.

Plant Profile

Grow Panama Red Passion Fruit with confidence

Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.

โ˜€๏ธ

Sun

Full sun for optimal fruit production and vine health.

๐Ÿ’ง

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining; avoid standing water which can lead to root issues.

๐Ÿ“

Mature size

15-20 feet long with wide, spreading reach.

๐ŸŒก๏ธ

Hardiness

9-11

๐ŸŒฟ

Growth habit

Vigorous, woody climbing vine.

๐ŸŒฟ

Plant type

Specialty Edibles

View Plant Data

Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.

+

Good to know

๐ŸŒฑ

Growing note

Passion fruit vines are heavy feeders and require consistent moisture during the fruit-set phase. Provide a strong support system as this vine can grow quite heavy once mature.

๐ŸŒก๏ธ

Climate note

Thrives in warm temperatures; protect from frost and cold snaps which can damage or kill the vine.

๐ŸŒธ

Flower / fruit

Produces large, exotic-looking flowers followed by harvestable fruit in the warmer months.

Growing & Care

Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.

+
โ˜€๏ธ

Sun / light

Full sun for optimal fruit production and vine health.

๐ŸŒฟ

Growth rate

Fast

๐ŸŒฑ

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the active growing season, focusing on potassium for better fruit quality.

โœ‚๏ธ

Pruning

Prune annually after the main harvest to manage size, encourage airflow, and promote new fruiting wood.

โ€ข

Care notes

Passion fruit vines are heavy feeders and require consistent moisture during the fruit-set phase. Provide a strong support system as this vine can grow quite heavy once mature.

Size & Habit

How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.

+
๐Ÿ“

Mature size

15-20 feet long with wide, spreading reach.

๐ŸŒฟ

Growth habit

Vigorous, woody climbing vine.

โ†”๏ธ

Spacing

8-10 feet apart along a support structure.

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

+
๐ŸŒธ

Flowering / fruiting

Produces large, exotic-looking flowers followed by harvestable fruit in the warmer months.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

+
๐ŸŒก๏ธ

Hardiness zones

9-11

๐ŸŒก๏ธ

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures; protect from frost and cold snaps which can damage or kill the vine.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

+
๐Ÿ’ง

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining; avoid standing water which can lead to root issues.

๐ŸŒฑ

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with high organic matter content.

๐Ÿงช

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

More Plant Data

19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.

+
โ€ข

Container Growing

Suitable for large containers with a robust trellis; ensure high-quality drainage and regular fertilization.

โ€ข

Family

Passifloraceae

โ€ข

Foliage Look

Lush, glossy, three-lobed green leaves with curling tendrils.

โ€ข

Foliage Rules

Leaves are three-lobed and glossy green; preserve the vining, climbing characteristic.

๐Ÿ’

Fruit Flower Look

Complex white and purple flowers followed by smooth, round, reddish-purple fruit.

๐Ÿ’

Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are large and complex with white and purple structures; fruit should be round and dark-skinned at maturity.

โœ‚๏ธ

Growth Habit Rules

Requires structural support such as a fence or trellis; do not depict as an upright shrub.

โ€ข

Mature Plant Look

A vigorous vine covering a large trellis, laden with dark-skinned fruit and striking, intricate flowers.

๐ŸŒฑ

Mature Stage Morphology

Woody vine with alternate, dark green, three-lobed leaves and complex, circular flowers; produces round, firm, dark red to purple-skinned fruit.

๐ŸŒฑ

Morphology Rules

Maintain the vining habit and ensure fruit is depicted as ripening to a dark red or purple color.

โ€ข

Plant Faqs

Does Panama Red passion fruit need a trellis? Yes, it is a vigorous climber and requires a sturdy fence or trellis to support its growth. How fast does this vine grow? It is a fast-growing vine that can easily cover a large trellis or fence in one growing season with proper care. Will it fruit in a container? Yes, it can fruit in a large container provided it has enough sunlight, consistent water, and a strong support system. When does it bear fruit? It typically fruits during the warmer months after the vine has established enough size and age.

โ€ข

Root Look

Well-formed, white, active roots filling the starter plug structure.

๐ŸŒฑ

Soil Look

Loose, dark, peat-based organic potting mix.

โ€ข

Starter Stage

Healthy, vigorous green plug with developing tendrils and simple-to-lobed foliage.

๐ŸŒฑ

Starter Stage Morphology

Small starter plant with soft green stems, developing leaves, and an active root system in a starter plug.

โ€ข

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Panama Red Passion Fruit. This is Panama Red Passion Fruit, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vigorous vine become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future edible tropical garden you want to create. These vines produce incredibly aromatic, sweet-tart fruit with a deep red skin, offering a true tropical flavor harvest right from your own landscape. Establish your starter by repotting the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a permanent trellis location once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

โ€ข

Youtube Tags

Passion Fruit Panama Red Passiflora edulis Tropical Fruit Edible Vine Gardening Agardeni Fruiting Vine Tropical Gardening Home Orchard

โ€ข

Youtube Video Summary

The Panama Red passion fruit is a fast-growing tropical vine known for its aromatic fruit and lush, evergreen foliage. It is an ideal selection for gardeners looking to add a functional, edible structure to their landscape.

โ€ข

Youtube Video Title

Growing Panama Red Passion Fruit Vines

Coming Soon

Future Buyer Brand Sellers

Possible future seller options for 2.5-inch, 4-inch, and 1-gallon finished plants.