Solanum crispum
CHILEAN POTATO VINE
Solanaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Pruning: Train stems on a support from a young age. Lightly prune after each flowering flush. Remove old & tangled wood.

 
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Solanum crispum
CHILEAN POTATO VINE
Solanaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in blue & yellow or mauve

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: white


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: pergola, trellis, formal hedge, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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