Apple of Peru, shoo-fly. A vigorous annual with wavy leaves and light violet-blue flowers with a white throat followed by red berries. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to September. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy.
Nicandra physalodes
A vigorous annual with wavy leaves and light violet-blue flowers with a white throat followed by red berries.
Category: Annuals
Additional information
Generic | Nicandra |
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Species | physalodes |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Apple of Peru, shoo-fly |
Flower Colour | violet, blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Annual |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Solanaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Border, Dried flowers |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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