SOLANUM jasminoides
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SOLANUM jasminoides
Commonly known as Jasmine nightshade, Potato vine
(syn. s.laxum) - pale lilac jasmine-like flowers
individually £18.00 each , 3+ £15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. S. laxum -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - aphids, red spider mite, tomato spotted wilt, grey mould. -
Place of origin
Brazil -
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, glossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, sometimes 3- to 5-lobed or with separate leaves at the bases.
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Blue
Pale lilac -
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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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-clingingProduces flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with yellow anthers in terminal and axillary clusters 5-7cm (2-3in) across.
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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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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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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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