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Passion Flower "Iridescence"

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barath:

--- Quote from: googer on February 26, 2016, 04:08:58 PM ---I just got ~50 lilikoi seeds in the mail courtesy of barath, which I believe is a cultivar of edulis. Sounds like I've got everything I need to make my own flavor of Iridescence.

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Yup, it's usually listed as P. edulis var. flavicarpa, and the flavicarpas are usually only marginally self-fertile.  I have it growing near some straight purple edulis (which are much more self-fertile), so there was likely some cross pollination.

BeachGardener9a:
Did anyone in this thread every try out the Passiflora Iridescence? I just ordered one. https://www.brushwoodnursery.com/products/passiflora-iridescence

Triloba Tracker:
Yes I had one for a few years.
It it vigorous as described and has a large deep purple flower.
The fruit are small and take a while to ripen. The flavor is more complex than incarnata but unfortunately much more tart. I didn’t care for it.

BeachGardener9a:
I live in northwest Florida zone 9A. Do you think there are any varieties of Passiflora Edulis or hybrids that would do well here that actually have good flavor? I realize that there will likely be dieback each winter, but do you think it is worth attempting to grow in ground in my climate?


I read about the Frederick variety

Triloba Tracker:
Unfortunately I’m not familiar with edulis varieties or environmental requirements.
Maybe over in the tropical section someone could assist.
Good luck!

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