Sunshine Special Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is the top local variety developed for Perth gardens. It’s a non-grafted form, meaning no suckers to manage, and produces large, sweet purple-black fruits during the warmer months. This variety is highly tolerant of cold, making it perfect for Perth’s climate shifts.
It needs a sunny spot and something sturdy to climb, like a fence or trellis, to really flourish. Plant this vine, and in 12 to 18 months, you’ll be rewarded with high yields of delicious fruit. It's perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or desserts.
Features:
Ideal Prune Height Range: Climbs up to 3m
pH Growing Conditions: 6.0 to 7.0
Shade or Full Sun: Full sun for best results
Minimum Pot Year 5: 120L
Time to Fruit Age: 12 to 18 months
Interesting Notes: Non-grafted, so no sucker problems. Perfect for Perth’s climate with cold tolerance and high fruit yields.
Ready for abundant fresh passionfruit straight from your backyard? The Sunshine Special delivers. Keywords: Sunshine Special Passionfruit, Perth-grown passionfruit, non-grafted passionfruit.