Chilean Potato Tree
Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'
Genus: Solanum
Species: crispum
Cultivar: 'Glasnevin'
Category: Climbers & Wall Shrubs
Height: 7.00 m (700 cm)
Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Form: Climber
Hardiness: Hardy to -5C
Sun/Shade: Full sun or light shade
Soil Type: Moderately nutritious, moist but well drained.
This fast growing evergreen or semi-evergreen climber is a member of the potato family (note the flower shape and compare with potato flowers) Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’ has a very long flowering period, the blooms are produced throughout summer and into autumn. The flowers are blue-purple with orange-yellow centres, they are fragrant and produced in large clusters. Pale yellow fruits follow the flowers. For best flowering display, grow the plant in full sun on a south-facing wall.
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