Kangaroo Apple. An evergreen shrub with mid-green leaves. Clusters of dark blue flowers from summer to autumn, followed by bright orange fruits. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.5m. 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 laciniatum
An evergreen shrub with mid-green leaves. Clusters of dark blue flowers from summer to autumn, followed by bright orange fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Solanum |
|---|---|
| Species | laciniatum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Kangaroo Apple |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | orange |
| 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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