Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’

Name: Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'
SKU: 137637
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Plants

£15.00

Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’ in a 3 litre nursery pot.

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Summary

Genus Information

Sun Requirements

Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.

Hardiness

Potato tree 'Glasnevin' is semi-hardy, and will benefit from some protection in winter.

Growth Information

Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' is a steady grower and should reach its full size in 5-10 years. It can reach heights of up to 6m and will spread up to 1.8m.

Flowering

Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' produces purple and yellow flowers. These flowers will be produced between July to October. This plant produces fragrant flowers.

Foliage

Potato tree 'Glasnevin' is a semi-evergreen plant and produces green foliage.

Wildlife, Pests and Diseases

Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' can have problems with aphids, it can also be vulnerable to certain diseases such as grey moulds. It is not known to attract any particular wildlife and is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.

Soil Requirements

Potato tree 'Glasnevin' requires a soil that stays slightly wet, but also has decent drainage and it cannot handle acidic soil so requires either neutral or alkaline.