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Dear folks at Victoriana
My order arrived very punctually yesterday morning and the vine is now planted.
I would particularly like to thank the person who was responsible for the excellent packing of the vine, which I am sure can be a boring job but was very much appreciated by me! Please pass this message on and my thanks to all.
Mike Ounsted, Gloucester
Supplied as a containerised plant approximately 2 - 3 feet (60 - 90 cm) tall including pot.
Available from - Attempting To SourceThe Papaya, also known as papaw or pawpaw, is native to Central America, South America and Mexico and is a large short-lived perennial (usually needing replacing every 4-5 years).
The Papaya has lovely lobed leaves which can get to 3 feet (90 cm) wide in ideal growing conditions and grow quite quickly. Whilst Papayas prefer more tropical climates they will grow quite happily in the UK (although will require Winter frost protection).
The flowers usually open at night and are yellow /white in colour, trumpet-shaped and scented. After being pollinated by moths, the fruits which form at the top of the tree are melon-like and start green, ripening to a yellow/orange colour with black seeds inside (which are also edible).
Giving a Papaya as a gift is a 'secret message' of love and protection.
Do not eat unripe or semi-ripe fruit whilst preganant.
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