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SOLANUM jasminoides 'Album'
Commonly known as Jasmine nightshade, Potato vine
Pure white form
(UK Delivery Only)
individually £16.00 each , 3+ £14.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
AGM as syn. S. laxum -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - aphids,red spider mite, tomato spotted wilt, grey mould. -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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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 with yellow anthers in terminal and axillary clusters.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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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
Full sun
Solanum - Growing Guide
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