| Passiflora aurantia is one of the few Passiflora native to Australia. The red or salmon coloured flowers are seen mainly in winter and spring but some flowers may also occur at other times of the year. The flowers are 4-8 cm in diameter and are followed by ovoid, green fruits, about 5 cm in diameter, containing greyish pulp and numerous black seeds. The pulp is edible. Foliage is trilobed, dark green and up to 7 cm long. A reliable garden plant in most temperate areas if protected from frost. This one grows in sandy loam or on the chalk cliffs at the edge of the rain forest where nutrients are low, so do not over feed with too much nitrogen or it will never flower for you. It prefers moist, fairly rich soils, reasonable drainage and can be grown in full sun to semi-shade. 10 seeds Please Note; although many of the traditional “Bush Food and Medicine” plants we supply are now commercially produced in various forms we recommend you re-search these before using them as any form of food or medicines. Some parts of the plant may not be edible or some may need prepared before they are safe to eat or use in any way. We do our best to describe their traditional modern uses. It is the purchaser responsibility to ensure they are fit for their intended use.
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