Passiflora ligularis - Sinaasappel-passievrucht (5)

Beschrijving:

Kuipplant. Niet vorst- maar ook niet zeer hittebestendig. Wit tot roze bloemen met paarse filamenten. De bloemen zijn geurend. De oranje vrucht is rond en is eetbaar, vers en in sap.

Hoogte: 300 cm.

Bloeit: jaarrond

Type: TP

Winterhard in: zones 10-11 (10 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: Feb-mei. Week de zaden eerst 1 dag in melk, vervolgens zaaien in een luchtig mengsel van 3/4 gezeefde turfmolm en 1/4 gewassen zand. Kiemt bij 20-25 Celsius. Dit kan maanden duren!

Plant-instructies: In mengsel van 3/4 gezeefde turfmolm en 1/4 gewassen zand. Op vensterbank of in serre/

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Description:

The flowers on this plant are about 2 inches across and have large dark lavender petals with purple and blue filaments. This vine produced lots of these beautiful blossoms during this past summer followed by large fruits about 2 inches across. They are tart but good for making preserves.

Height: 300 cm.

Flowers: all year

Type: TP

Hardy in: zones 10-11 (10 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-5-20C. Soak seed in milk for 24 hours prior to sowing. Then sow immediately in trays, pots, etc. of good seed compost. Germination is slow. Seal the seed container after sowing in a polythene bag and place in a temperature of 21C for 3 months. Keep the compost moist but not over wet. If germination does not occur by the end of this time transfer to a fridge (not freezer) for 3-5 months. At the end of this period return to 21C (70F) when germination should occur in around 3 months