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SOLANUM jasminoides 'Album'
Commonly known as Jasmine nightshade, Potato vine
Pure white form
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EvergreenTo semi evergreen. Narrowly ovate to lance-shaped, gloosy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, sometimes 3- to 5-lobed or with separate leaves at the bases.
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White
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Height6m (20ft)
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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 with yellow anthers in terminal and axillary clusters.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sun
SOLANUM jasminoides 'Album'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowAGM as syn. S. laxumPests & DiseasesUnder glass - aphids,red spider mite, tomato spotted wilt, grey mould.Place of originBrazilResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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