I'm interested in growing Maypop Passion Flowers because of their beautiful blooms and the fruit they produce. However, I noticed that the product description mentions needing to cross-pollinate with another hardy passion flower for fruit production. Can anyone clarify what this means? There are various types of passion flowers, but many don't bear fruit. Would it suffice to just use another Maypop? It seems like that would simplify things. Although I know there are self-pollinating varieties available, I'm leaning towards this one as it appears to be well-suited for my region. Any insights would be appreciated!
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Great question! When they mention needing a different hardy passion flower for pollination, it usually means that the variety may not be able to pollinate itself effectively due to genetic similarities. If you use another Maypop, it might not work because they could share the same genetics, thus not triggering the fruit-setting process. Basically, you'll want a different variety to ensure successful cross-pollination!
I totally get that! It’s kind of confusing, right? Just to add, having two different varieties can really boost your chances of good fruit production. It's worth looking into more options!