Possum Purple Passion Fruit Vine
Passiflora edulis 'Possum Purple'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Possum Purple Passion Fruit Vine highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
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Growing Zones outdoors 9-11(indoors 4-10)
Plum-colored aromatic fruit and intricate blooms, the Possum Purple Passion Fruit Vine (Passiflora edulis 'Possum Purple') is not just another pretty face! The unique blooms are just a bonus when it comes to the flavorful, tropical purple fruit this vine produces in bushels! Fragrant and aromatic, the wavy, curly fringed blossoms have unusual stamen that stands out from the centers like a landing pad for pollinators!
Passionflowers form long, tenaciously climbing tendrils full of bright green foliage. Once those glorious blooms are done, and these bloom from summer until autumn, Possum Purple fills out with clusters of plum-colored fruit with smooth, mottled skins. Passion vines are self-fertile but only produce fruit in humid environments, so hand pollination may be necessary, or you can plant more than one variety to ensure pollination.
The yellow, succulent interior pulp is a great addition to salads and sweet and savory recipes. Typical additions to fruit punch and drinks, you can kick up the flavor of any dish, flavored vinegar or preserves with the tropical burst of these versatile fruits!
Planting and Application:
These vigorous growers are outstanding additions to a pollinator garden or great privacy and screening climbing on a fence near your orchard! Decorate a trellis or arbor and amaze you with their fragrant blooms and then feast on the juicy tropical fruit that forms after! Indoors or out, you'll enjoy the blossoms.
They even are wonderful cut flowers for unique bouquets. Great indoors and out, these are intriguing showpieces in small and large spaces! They're as happy in a large hanging planter as they are covering an unsightly fence.
- Sweet, Tangy Round Yellow Fruit Inside & Out
- Lovely Vining Plants & Green Foliage
- Incredibly Gorgeous Blooms for Pollinators
- Pollinator Friendly
- Indoors or Out - Great in Containers, Trellis & Fences
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Possum Purple Passionfruit Vine needs part sun for the most flowers and best fruit. Be sure to provide excellent drainage and moderately moist soil. These vines can reach a hundred feet in nature, but in the home landscape, they're much easier to maintain.
- Part Sun to Part Shade
- Highly Adaptable to Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune After Flowering
- Moderate Fertility
Three-season beauty and flavor, the Possum Purple Passion Fruit Vine will amaze you with its intriguing blooms, fragrance and climbing foliage! Plus juicy sweet-tart fruit in a unique plum hue! Fine tropical plants from NatureHills.com today!
