Passion Fruit 'Frederick'

Product Details

Passion Fruit 'Frederick' (Passiflora edulis 'Frederick')

🪴 Ship Size: 1 Gallon Pot

Plant Description:

🌱 Introducing the exotic Passion Fruit 'Frederick' (Passiflora edulis 'Frederick'), delivered in a 1-gallon pot. This vigorous vine showcases lush green foliage and produces abundant, flavorful fruits with a deep purple skin, adding both visual interest and tropical sweetness to your garden.

Key Information:

🌞 Light: Flourishes in full sun, thriving in bright, sunny locations.

💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during fruiting periods.

📏 Mature Size: Climbs to heights of 10-20 feet or more, forming a dense and sprawling canopy.

🌼 Flower Power: 'Frederick' dazzles with striking purple and white flowers, captivating both pollinators and garden enthusiasts alike.

🌍 Growing Zones: Suited for zones 9-11; Ideal for subtropical and tropical climates.

Fruit Profile:

The Passion Fruit 'Frederick' produces medium-sized fruits with a smooth, deep purple skin and aromatic, juicy pulp. Bursting with tropical flavor, these fruits are perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or adding to desserts and cocktails.

Culinary Uses & Applications:

🍹 Enjoy fresh passion fruits as a refreshing snack or incorporate them into smoothies, salads, and fruit bowls.

🍰 Use passion fruit pulp to create delicious desserts, such as tarts, cakes, and custards.

🍹 Blend passion fruit juice into cocktails, mocktails, or homemade fruit punches for a tropical twist.

Medicinal Uses & Applications:

Passion fruits are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, offering potential health benefits, including improved digestion, immune support, and heart health.

🌱 Growth Habits:

Passiflora edulis 'Frederick' features a vigorous climbing habit, making it ideal for trellises, arbors, or pergolas. Pruning helps control growth and promotes fruit production.

🌿 Care:

Plant in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Provide support for the vine to climb and ample space for its sprawling growth. Regular watering and fertilizing encourage vigorous growth and fruiting.

🌼 Flowering Benefits:

The showy flowers of 'Frederick' not only add ornamental beauty but also attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.

🌍 Origin Stories and Historical Uses:

Passiflora edulis, native to South America, has a long history of cultivation for its delicious fruits and ornamental flowers. Passion fruits have been valued in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.

⛔ Root Damage Potential:

Passion fruit roots are non-invasive, making it suitable for planting near structures or in confined spaces.

⚠️ Safety Concerns:

No significant safety concerns associated with cultivating Passion Fruit 'Frederick'. Enjoy the tropical flavors and vibrant beauty it brings to your garden!