{"product_id":"passiflora-edulis-gabys-red-5_seeds","title":"Passiflora edulis Gabys Red | 5_Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003ePassiflora edulis Gaby’s Red — Scarlet-Fruited Passionfruit Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eBold, tropical, and irresistibly vibrant, \u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"149\"\u003ePassiflora edulis Gaby’s Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking red-fruited form of the beloved passionfruit, celebrated for its ornamental beauty, wildlife value, and deep cultural roots. This vigorous climbing vine brings together dramatic flowers, lush foliage, and richly colored fruit, making it both a garden showpiece and a conversation plant with centuries of history behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eThe flowers are classic passionflower masterpieces—\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"663\"\u003elarge, intricate blooms with white petals and sepals encircling a dramatic corona of deep purple, violet, and blue tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blossoms are \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"702\"\u003elightly fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, releasing a soft, sweet scent that attracts pollinators throughout the day. Following flowering, the plant produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"884\"\u003erounded to slightly oval fruits that mature to a glowing red\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare and eye-catching color among passionfruit varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eThe genus \u003cem data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003ePassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e has long fascinated botanists and cultures alike. In the 1500s, European missionaries interpreted the complex floral structures as symbolic representations of the Passion of Christ, giving rise to the name “passionflower.” Over time, \u003cem data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003ePassiflora edulis\u003c\/em\u003e became one of the most widely cultivated species in tropical and subtropical regions, valued not only for its beauty but for its role in home gardens, market growing, and traditional food cultures. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eGaby’s Red\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as a modern cultivar treasured for its ornamental fruit color and strong garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Importance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eLike many passionflowers, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003ePassiflora edulis Gaby’s Red is a known larval host plant for longwing butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e, including species closely related to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eZebra Longwing\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on local climate. The foliage supports caterpillar development, making this vine an excellent choice for butterfly-friendly gardens. The nectar-rich flowers are actively visited by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003ebees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e, while ladybugs and other beneficial insects are often present, drawn by the thriving ecosystem surrounding the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eThis fast-growing perennial vine climbs by tendrils and quickly covers trellises, fences, pergolas, and arbors when given support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White petals with purple, violet, and blue corona filaments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring through fall in warm climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly fragrant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red at maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eZones 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Gaby’s Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003ePassionfruit seeds germinate best with warmth, patience, and proper preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eLightly \u003cstrong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003escarify the seed coat\u003c\/strong\u003e using fine sandpaper or a small file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3164\"\u003e24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, changing the water once if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col 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data-end=\"3381\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003e75–85°F (24–29°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light or filtered sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist but never soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003eGermination 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