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Intermediate
skill rating |
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2m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
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This plant
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Botanical name: Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'
Other names: Potato tree 'Glasnevin'
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Genus: Solanum
Variety or cultivar: 'Glasnevin' _ 'Glasnevin' is a fairly vigorous scrambling climber. It is semi-evergreen with clusters of fragrant violet-blue flowers in summer and autumn, followed by white berries.
Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Violet in Summer; Violet in Autumn
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fruit: Cream in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers may be scented.
Toxicity: If ingested, may result in severe discomfort.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Clematis montana (White anemone clematis)
Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' (Potato tree 'Glasnevin') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun, against a sunny wall. Will need tying in to support growth.
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Chalky, Clay, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Mary Ashby
I have had my solanum crispum for over 20 years. it is growing up the front of my house in a very sheltered location with a south-west aspect. It has always been very vigorous. Suddenly it appears to have died during the last week. Can you suggest what might have caused this?
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- Posted: Sat. 28th August 2010 21:57
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Question from
Gillian Morbey
My solanum crispum, the leaves are turning yellow and dropping. The flowers were also very poor this year. Can anyone help?
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- Posted: Tue. 24th August 2010 12:04
- Last reply: Fri. 27th August 2010 06:24
Question from
Stanley Pearce
Hi
We purchased a 2 foot high specimen and transplanted it into an enormous pot about 15 months ago.
We water it regularly - and feed it with 'spray & grow'. However this year we are getting terrible leaf drop (leaves start turning yellow) It has been flowering well but even the flowers seem to be dying off! Have you any ideas as to the reason please or what we can do to bring it back to its former glory?
Thanks
Stanley Pearce
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- Posted: Wed. 23rd June 2010 09:51
- Last reply: Fri. 20th August 2010 14:52
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