Granadilla Vine | Sweet Purple Passionfruit

Passiflora edulis ‘Grenadella’
Granadilla Vine | Sweet Purple Passionfruit

‘Grenadella’ (Passiflora edulis) is a vigorous, evergreen (in warm regions) climbing vine grown for its delicious, aromatic purple passionfruit. It produces beautiful white-and-purple passion flowers followed by round to oval fruits with a sweet, tangy pulp packed with flavour and fragrance. Highly productive under the right conditions, it’s a favourite for home gardens, fences, and trellises — both ornamental and edible.

Plant Care

Sun: Full sun — essential for strong growth, flowering, and fruiting.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral. Improve sandy soils with compost and organic matter.
Water: Moderate to regular — keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; reduce slightly in winter.
Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertiliser every 6–8 weeks during the growing season. High potassium encourages fruiting.
Pruning: Prune lightly after fruiting to remove old or tangled growth and to shape the vine.
Top tip: Train onto a strong trellis or fence. Mulch well to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Avoid very cold or frost-prone spots.

Specifications

Botanical name: Passiflora edulis ‘Grenadella’
Common name: Granadilla / Passionfruit Vine
Growth habit: Vigorous climbing vine (evergreen to semi-evergreen in mild climates)
Size: ±3–5 m L × ±1.5–2 m H (can spread widely with support)
Bloom time: Spring through late summer
Flower colour: White with purple centre
Fruit: Round to oval, purple skin with aromatic, tangy-sweet pulp
Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, desserts, jams, decorative trellises, edible landscaping

Quick Facts

• Deliciously sweet purple granadilla — ideal for home gardens

• Beautiful, exotic flowers followed by heavy fruit set

• Fast-growing climber for sunny fences, pergolas, or trellises

• Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with regular feeding and watering