CLIMBS OF PASSION

IF THERE’S ONE VINE MORE DELICIOUS THAN A GRAPEVINE IT WOULD HAVE TO BE THAT PROLIFIC EVERGREEN, PASSIONFRUIT

Chloe Thomson

Vigorous climbers known for their lush, evergreen foliage and stunningly intricate flowers, passionfruit vines, once established, are reliable heavy croppers that thrive in warm climates. However, certain varieties will happily fruit as far south as Melbourne and sheltered areas of Tasmania if protected from heavy frosts and strong winds. Passionfruit vines are ideal for covering fences, trellises or pergolas and their fast-growing nature means they quickly provide shade and privacy. Plant passionfruit vines in spring or early summer when the soil is warm and with a bit of luck you might even get fruit the following autumn. In warm climates with mild winters you can expect to get fruit all year round from a passionfruit vine. Interestingly, though, the summer fruit is typically sweeter than the winter fruit. AS PASSIONFRUIT…

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