Solanum crispum Glasnevin
£20.00
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notes
Small, semi-evergreen leaves cover this energetic Solanum Glasnevin or Chilean Potato Vine. From early July right through to the autumn the vine-like climber is covered with deep lilac flowers with bright orange eyes. These mature into small, pale yellow, inedible but attractive fruits. It is perfect for covering a wall or fence and good at the back of a sunny border.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 6m (20ft) x 1.8m (6ft) after 5-10 years
Features
notes
Small, semi-evergreen leaves cover this energetic Solanum Glasnevin or Chilean Potato Vine. From early July right through to the autumn the vine-like climber is covered with deep lilac flowers with bright orange eyes. These mature into small, pale yellow, inedible but attractive fruits. It is perfect for covering a wall or fence and good at the back of a sunny border.
Insights
Solanum, obvious from the tell-tale flowers, is a member of the potato family alongside tomatoes and aubergine, and a native of Chile and Peru. This particular variety - robust and strongly coloured - was discovered by chance in the 19th century in the then Royal (now National) Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, Dublin, known for its dramatic glass houses. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Details
Profuse flowering from July to October
Planting
- Well drained, fertile, moist soil
- South or west facing
- Full sun
Care
Due to the eventual height of this climber, ensure that there is support, either wires across a wall, a trellis or other plants to crawl through; it will need to be tied in. Ensure, if it is in a rain shadow near a wall, that it is well watered while it establishes itself.
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