Botanical name
Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’
Other names
Potato tree ‘Glasnevin’, Solanum crispum ‘Autumnale’
Genus
Solanum
Variety or Cultivar
‘Glasnevin’ _ ‘Glasnevin’ is a vigorous, scrambling, semi-evergreen, climbing shrub with ovate, pointed, dark green leaves and large, open clusters of fragrant, violet-blue flowers from summer into autumn. Flowers are followed by pale yellow to yellow-orange fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers may be scented.
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
If ingested, may result in severe discomfort.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Violet in Summer; Violet in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
Specific diseases
Grey mould , Tomato spotted wilt
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 12 after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’ (Potato tree ‘Glasnevin’) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light, shaded from hot sun. Water freely & feed monthly when in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
