Blue Potato Bush. A lax evergreen shrub with wavy margined green leaves. Clusters of dark or pale blue to violet-blue flowers from summer to autumn, followed by red fruits. Max Height 1m to 2m. Max Spread 1m to 2m. Flowers June to September. Fruits September. Full sun. Not hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Solanum rantonnetii
A lax evergreen shrub with wavy margined green leaves. Clusters of dark or pale blue to violet-blue flowers from summer to autumn, followed by red fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Solanum |
|---|---|
| Species | rantonnetii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blue Potato Bush |
| Flower Colour | blue, violet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m, 2m |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 1m, 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Lax |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
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