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.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Solanum |
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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 | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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