Chilean Potato Tree. A scrambling climber with dark green leaves. Fragrant clusters of deep purple-blue flowers from summer to autumn, followed by yellowish white fruits. Max Height 6m. Flowers June to August. Fruits September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’
A scrambling climber with dark green leaves. Fragrant clusters of deep purple-blue flowers from summer to autumn, followed by yellowish white fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Solanum |
|---|---|
| Species | crispum |
| Varietry | 'Glasnevin' |
| Common Name | Chilean Potato Tree |
| Flower Colour | purple, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | yellow, white |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Warm wall |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
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