Solanum Crispum - Chilean Potato Tree: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Solanum Crispum - Chilean Potato Tree
Type	Climber, Evergreen
Size	Climbing
Form	Spreading
Colours	Medium green Foliage, Violet Flowers (Summer late)
Care	Regular maintenance required
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Fast growing

This distinctive climber produces a succession of fragrant blue flowers throughout the summer - followed by yellow fruit in autumn. Solanum is deciduous and require support for its woody stems if it is to climb freely.

Cultivation tips: Solanum prefers a well drained soil and positioning in full sun / partial shade. It is quite tender, so always plant in a sunny sheltered position - ideally against a south facing wall.