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Cultivar
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.
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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Full sun for optimal fruit production and vine health.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining; avoid standing water which can lead to root issues.
Mature size
15-20 feet long with wide, spreading reach.
Hardiness
9-11
Growth habit
Vigorous, woody climbing vine.
Plant type
Specialty Edibles
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
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.
Thrives in warm temperatures; protect from frost and cold snaps which can damage or kill the vine.
Produces large, exotic-looking flowers followed by harvestable fruit in the warmer months.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Full sun for optimal fruit production and vine health.
Growth rate
Fast
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the active growing season, focusing on potassium for better fruit quality.
Pruning
Prune annually after the main harvest to manage size, encourage airflow, and promote new fruiting wood.
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.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
15-20 feet long with wide, spreading reach.
Growth habit
Vigorous, woody climbing vine.
Spacing
8-10 feet apart along a support structure.
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Produces large, exotic-looking flowers followed by harvestable fruit in the warmer months.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
9-11
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures; protect from frost and cold snaps which can damage or kill the vine.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining; avoid standing water which can lead to root issues.
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic matter content.
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
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Container Growing
Suitable for large containers with a robust trellis; ensure high-quality drainage and regular fertilization.
Family
Passifloraceae
Foliage Look
Lush, glossy, three-lobed green leaves with curling tendrils.
Foliage Rules
Leaves are three-lobed and glossy green; preserve the vining, climbing characteristic.
Fruit Flower Look
Complex white and purple flowers followed by smooth, round, reddish-purple fruit.
Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are large and complex with white and purple structures; fruit should be round and dark-skinned at maturity.
Growth Habit Rules
Requires structural support such as a fence or trellis; do not depict as an upright shrub.
Mature Plant Look
A vigorous vine covering a large trellis, laden with dark-skinned fruit and striking, intricate flowers.
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.
Morphology Rules
Maintain the vining habit and ensure fruit is depicted as ripening to a dark red or purple color.
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.
Root Look
Well-formed, white, active roots filling the starter plug structure.
Soil Look
Loose, dark, peat-based organic potting mix.
Starter Stage
Healthy, vigorous green plug with developing tendrils and simple-to-lobed foliage.
Starter Stage Morphology
Small starter plant with soft green stems, developing leaves, and an active root system in a starter plug.
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.
Youtube Tags
Passion Fruit Panama Red Passiflora edulis Tropical Fruit Edible Vine Gardening Agardeni Fruiting Vine Tropical Gardening Home Orchard
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.
Youtube Video Title
Growing Panama Red Passion Fruit Vines
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