Potato Tree. A scrambling climber with dark green leaves. Fragrant clusters of white flowers from summer to autumn, followed by black fruits. Max Height 6m. 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 jasminoides ‘Album’
A scrambling climber with dark green leaves. Fragrant clusters of white flowers from summer to autumn, followed by black fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Solanum |
|---|---|
| Species | jasminoides |
| Varietry | 'Album' |
| Common Name | Potato Tree |
| Flower Colour | white |
| 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, September |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| 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 | Warm wall |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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