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SOLANUM crispum 'Glasnevin'
Commonly known as Chilean potato tree
Hardy and quick growing wall shrub, flowers violet-blue
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individually £16.00 each , 3+ £14.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
More floriferous and hardier than the species. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Peru, Chile -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenTo semi evergreen. Ovate, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Blue
Violet blue -
Fully hardy
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Height
6m (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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowersSlightly scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 8
Suitable 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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wallPreferably south or west facing.
Full sun
Solanum - Growing Guide
