Passiflora alata (Winged-Stem Passion Flower)

A long-time favorite plant for its remarkable, fragrant flowers and delectable fruits, award-winner Passiflora alata (Winged-stem Passion Flower or Fragrant Gradanilla) is a vigorous evergreen climber. In late summer to early fall, it bears fascinating, pendulous, bowl-shaped flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), with dark crimson tepals and a ring of purple and white striped coronal filaments.

A long-time favorite plant for its remarkable, fragrant flowers and delectable fruits, award-winner Passiflora alata (Winged-stem Passion Flower or Fragrant Gradanilla) is a vigorous evergreen climber. In late summer to early fall, it bears fascinating, pendulous, bowl-shaped flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), with dark crimson tepals and a ring of purple and white striped coronal filaments. The showy fragrant blossoms are followed by egg-size yellow to orange, edible fruits that can grow to 4-5 in. long (10-12 cm). Fragrant Granadilla is cultivated in Brazil where its fruits are highly prized. The foliage consists of large, three-lobed, ovate, dark green leaves and remains attractive all year around.

Requirements

Hardiness 10
– 11

Heat Zones 7
– 9

Climate Zones 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H2
Plant Type Climbers
Plant Family Passiflora – Passion Flowers
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)Fall
Height 10'
– 20'
(3m
– 6m)
Spread 1'
– 3'
(30cm
– 90cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden