Passiflora maliformis, known as the Sweet Calabash, is a vigorous tropical vine that is native to Central and South America.

Leaves alternate, ovate-elliptical, up to 15cm long or more and 8cm wide. It climbs by means of clinging tendrils and can be kept as an container plant. The long tendrils need lots of support for climbing. It may be grown as a houseplant in a sunny south-facing window.

The flowers are fragrant, 7-8cm inches long, with purple, red and white speckled petals. The floral bracts are large, 3-parted, nearly enclosing the flower.

The flowers are followed by delicious, sweet, juicy, aromatic yellowish green fruits, 3.5 - 4cm in diameter, with a grape-like flavour. The rind is particularly hard, and tougher than most Passion Fruits.

Best suited to tropical or sub-tropical gardens. Likes plenty of moisture and can handle light frosts.

For sale is a packet of 20 fresh seeds.

ALL SEED PACKAGES COME WITH A SET OF SEED PROPAGATION INSTRUCTIONS.