Gardening Questions Solanum overwintering
Solanum overwintering
Asked on 18 Jun, 2007
This question is on Solanum rantonnei
I bought a beautiful standard Solanum. The plant label didn't give any more info except to say '1 season only'. I think it's Solanum rantonnei, not hardy. Has anyone tried to keep this plant over winter?
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21 Jun, 2007
No answer for your question sorry but that is beautiful.
21 Jun, 2007
Thanks Wyeboy for your advice - I shall certainly try!
Also thanks for your comment maple - I love the colour!
11 Jul, 2007
Yes! had it for many years - does well from cuttings, keep frost free over winter, cut back in spring and keep out to flower all summer! Good to grow as a standard or bush - depending where you are you might get away with growing it as a wall shrub in a sheltered spot - I got away with it for a few years then lost it!
Joined 9 Feb, 2007
Herefordshire
18 Jun, 2007
It is not hardy but you could grow it in a pot and cut it back hard in the Autumn,keep it frost free, feed it in the Spring and it will go for many years