Passionfruit Panama Red

Panama Red is a large-fruited tropical passionfruit producing vigorous crops of deep red-skinned fruit with juicy, mild-flavoured pulp. It is the least acidic of the common passionfruit varieties - the flavour is sweet and fragrant without the sharp tang of the black variety - and the large fruit size makes it impressive when cut open. Cross-pollination with Panama Gold or Black improves fruit set. Full sun. Well-drained, fertile soil. Water generously through summer - inconsistent watering causes fruit drop. Feed with a potassium-rich fertiliser monthly through the growing season. Train on a strong trellis. Prune back by a third each spring.