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Intermediate
skill rating |
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2m
max. spread |
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2m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Solanum rantonnetii
Other names: Potato bush blue, Paraguay nightshade, Blue lycianthes
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Genus: Solanum
Species: S. rantonnetii - S. rantonnetii is a deciduous shrub forming purple-blue flowers throughout the summer, followed by red decorative fruit in autumn which is popular with the birds.
Solanum rantonnetii 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: All parts of plant are poisonous. If is ingested, may result in severe discomfort.
Solanum rantonnetii (Potato bush blue) will reach a height of 2m 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.
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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
Dean Townsend
I have 2 solanum rantonnetii and i was wondering how i could protect them from the frost?
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- Posted: Tue. 9th August 2011 13:51
Question from
kevan thacker
i have just bought this as a standard with white flowers,instead of blue,is ok.
thank you
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Wed. 1st June 2011 15:13
- Last reply: Wed. 1st June 2011 19:47
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