Passionfruit - Black

Common Name:
Black Passionfruit

Description:
Black Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is a vigorous, evergreen climber known for its deliciously sweet and tangy purple-black fruit. This fast-growing vine produces intricate, fragrant white and purple flowers in spring and summer, which are followed by round, dark purple fruits with juicy, golden pulp. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Black Passionfruit is ideal for growing along fences, trellises, and pergolas, providing both ornamental beauty and an abundant fruit harvest. Regular watering, feeding, and pruning encourage strong growth and high yields. This variety is self-fertile but benefits from bee pollination for improved fruiting.

Form:

• Climber

Mature Size:

• Height: 3 m – 5 m
• Width: 2 m – 4 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White with Purple Centre

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots (with support)
• Edible Fruit
• Bee Attracting
• Fast Growing
• Perennial
• Suitable for Trellises and Pergolas

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Leaves and unripe fruit may be toxic to pets if consumed in large quantities

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.) to attract pollinators
• Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum spp.) as a natural pest deterrent
• Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) to improve soil health
• Citrus trees (for complementary fruiting and pollination)
• Herbs such as basil and rosemary for pest control