Solanum crispum (common names: Chilean potato tree)

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  • Solanum taken 13th July 2008 (Solanum crispum glasnevin (Chilean potato tree))
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  • Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' (Solanum crispum (Chilean potato tree)'Glasnevin')
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Solanum crispum (aka Chilean potato tree)


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Members growing this plant

  • joey

    Joey

    joined 28 Feb, 2007

    30 plants

  • AndreaRichter

    Andrearichter

    joined 15 Nov, 2007

    71 plants

  • spritzhenry

    Spritzhenry

    joined 17 Jun, 2007

    511 plants

  • KerryJoe

    Kerryjoe

    joined 9 Jul, 2008

    68 plants

Comments on Solanum crispum

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

17 Jun, 2007

 

I have a standard Solanum - the plant label says '1 season only!' I hope i can overwinter it. Is this photo Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'?

On photo - Solanum crispum

Littledove

Littledove

26 Apr, 2008

 

such a beautiful flower :)

jacque

Jacque

21 May, 2008

 

I can see why the Bees Love it as i also thinks its A Outstanding Climber :D

Gillian

Gillian

22 May, 2008

 

Deadly Nightshade?

On photo - Untitled

AndreaRichter

Andrearichter

22 May, 2008

 

This is Solanum Crispum Glasnevin or the Chilean Potato Vine.
Deadly Nightshade is related and the botanical name is Solanum dulcamara, all related to the potato

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Members' notes...

KerryJoe

Purchased from - Morrisons 2006
Purchase cost - £1.79
Current height x spread 2008 - 3m x 1m
Expected height x spread - 6m x 180cm
Habit - Semi-evergreen climber, very vigorous. Lilac flowers with yellow centre from mid-summer to late autumn.
Garden placement - by front door and new plant (50cm) on left-hand side of back garden against fencing.
Personal notes - Take cuttings in summer to early autumn

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