Passion Fruit - Banana NEW

Description: Passionfruit ‘Banana’ (Passiflora mollissima), also known as banana passionfruit or curuba, is a vigorous climbing vine native to the Andean regions of South America. It produces elongated, banana-shaped fruit with a fragrant yellow-orange pulp that is both sweet and tangy, making it ideal for juices, desserts, or eating fresh. The vine is frost-tender but thrives in subtropical and cooler tropical climates, preferring well-drained soils and a sunny to lightly shaded position. Like other passionfruits, it benefits from a sturdy trellis for climbing and regular pruning to manage growth and encourage fruiting. Its pink tubular flowers not only add ornamental value but also attract pollinators, making it a striking and productive addition to edible gardens.