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SOLANUM

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

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    Pests & Diseases - under glass - aphids, red spider mite, tomato spotted wilt, grey mould.

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    Place of Origin - Paraguay, Argentina

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    Toxicity: Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - ovate to lance-shaped, often wavy-margined, smooth, mid- to deep-green leaves 6-10cm (2½in) long
Medium Shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - lax shrub, usually many-branched when mature. Produces axillary clusters to 6cm (2½in) across of 2-5 shallowly trumpet-shaped, flowers1-2.5cm (½-1in) across followed by ovoid red fruit.2.5cm (1in) long.

Hardiness Rating

Frost tender - This plant may be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (41 °F).
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - if growing in greenhouse use loam based compost. Full light - shade from hot sun

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height and Spread - 1 - 2m (3-6ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

fertile well drained soil
Neutral to Alkaline Soil

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Varieties

SOLANUM crispum 'Glasnevin'

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Chilean potato tree
Hardy and quick growing wall shrub, flowers violet-blue
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£11.50 each
3+£9.16 each

SOLANUM jasminoides

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Jasmine nightshade, Potato vine
Pale lilac jasmine-like flowers
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£11.50 each
3+£9.16 each

SOLANUM jasminoides 'Album'

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Pure white form
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