Passion Fruit climbing plant

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  1. opposite of green fingers

    opposite of green fingers Apprentice Gardener

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    Bear in mind my gardening knowledge is nil, so please don't assume I've even described the plant correclty. In essence it is a climbing plant I've been training along a trellis on top of fence. Last couple of year good, this year all the l;eaves still brown and plant showing no sign of life.

    Can I assume it is dead, or is it jsut too much growth and needs siginificant trim. The main stem appears alive.

    Any advice warmly welcomed

    Kev
     
  2. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    Hi Kev & [​IMG].. I think this winter has claimed a few of these.. They are not fully hardy for our cold temps... I have one up behind a greenhouse.. All the top growth on mine has died but the main stem is just starting to shoot now.. There are shoots up to 1" long & buds coming.. If your main stem is alive don't give up yet is all I can say as once they get going they will put out plenty of growth... :thumb:
     
  3. opposite of green fingers

    opposite of green fingers Apprentice Gardener

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    thanks for that,,I'll not cut it back yet

    appreciated
     
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