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SOLANUM crispum 'Glasnevin'
Commonly known as Chilean potato tree
Hardy and quick growing wall shrub, flowers violet-blue
Further Reading....
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EvergreenTo semi evergreen. Ovate, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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BlueViolet blue -
Height6m (20ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingScrambling climber. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across in terminal clusters to 15cm (6in) across.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Against a wallPreferably south or west facing.
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Full sun
SOLANUM crispum 'Glasnevin'
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Additional Features
Good to knowMore floriferous and hardier than the species.
Pests & DiseasesAphids
Place of originPeru, ChileResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 8Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
RHS group 12 & 13 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersSlightly scented
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Solanum - Growing Guide
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