Passionfruit Grafted Black

A fast growing evergreen climbing vine, Passionfruit Grafted Black makes an ideal choice to quickly cover a trellis or to hide an unsightly back fence. Producing black fruit from Summer to Autumn, the small to medium sized, round fruit have a tangy, tart pulp inside, and are sweeter if left on the vine to fully ripen and become wrinkled.

Grafted onto hardy Passiflora caerulea rootstock, these plants are less susceptible to disease and able to withstand light frosts. Ideal for cooler climates as long as adequate protection from the cold is given. Passionfruit is self pollinating, however sometimes Mother Nature needs a helping hand and dabbing flowers with a small paintbrush can help with pollination, particularly when plants are still young.

Plant in a sunny, well-drained position, preferably where the vine is protected from the wind as this can impede pollination and fruit set. Apply a complete organic fertiliser at planting time and ensure plants are adequately watered during dry spells.

Plants should begin to produce fruit in around 18 months or so.